the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
敲诈,勒索;强求,逼取。
"Middle English: from late Latin
n. 敲诈;勒索;强求;逼取
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for extortion.
他因敲诈被判服刑10年。
Extortion is an important crime against property.
敲诈勒索是一种重要的侵犯财产罪。
The cases of extortion, kidnapping and drugs forced the casino to close this year.
敲诈,绑架和毒品案件迫使赌场今年关闭了。
He was arrested and charged with extortion.
他因敲诈勒索罪被拘捕和控告。
He has been charged with extortion and abusing his powers.
他被控犯有敲诈勒索罪和滥用职权罪。
Security, extortion or insurance?
安全措施,敲诈还是保险?
Some 16% had suffered extortion and 13% kidnappings.
大约有16%的人遭受过敲诈,有13%的人经历过绑架。
So what’s really going on is extortion pure and simple.
因此,现在真实的情况完全是纯粹的勒索。
词根 extort
extortionate adj. 敲诈的;勒索的;过高的
extortionist n. 勒索者;勒索钱财
extortioner n. 敲诈者,勒索者
extort vt. 敲诈;侵占;强求;牵强地引出
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
敲诈,勒索;强求,逼取。
"Middle English: from late Latin