extortion
[ɪkˈstɔrʃən]
n.
敲诈,勒索;
被勒索的财物;
敲诈者;
[法]恐吓取财;
例句:
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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。
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Opponents accused him of blackmail and extortion.
对方指控他敲诈勒索。
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Today, Rostov stands accused of extortion and racketeering.
今天罗斯托夫被控勒索和诈骗。
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More mundane extortion also affects ordinary people every day.
来自BBC
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I think "extortion" is more appropriate.
来自BBC
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Police are investigating whether the attack was linked to extortion.
来自VOA