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Extortion 英[ɪk'stɔ:ʃn 美[ɪkˈstɔrʃən N.敲诈,勒索;被勒索的财物;敲诈者;[法]恐吓取财 N Uncount 敲诈罪;勒索罪 Crime Obtaining

单词 extortion
音标
英[ɪk'stɔ:ʃn] 美[ɪkˈstɔrʃən]
解释
n.敲诈,勒索;被勒索的财物;敲诈者;[法]恐吓取财;
例句

N-UNCOUNT
敲诈罪;勒索罪
Extortion is the crime of obtaining something from someone, especially money, by using force or threats.
例: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。
变形
pl:extortions~verb:extort~

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