extortion 详细解释

extortion

[ik'stɔ:ʃən]

n.强取, 敲诈, 勒索

n.

1. 敲诈; 勒索; 强求[U][C]

He faces trial on extortion charges.

他将因被指控敲诈而受审。

2. 被勒索的财物[C]

词形变化

形容词: extor-tionary | 名词: extortionist |

词义辨析

同义参见:

exaction  

英英释义

名词 extortion:

an exorbitant charge

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

补充

extortionextortion英:[iksˈtɔ:ʃən] 美:[ɪkˈstɔrʃən]n.1.敲诈, 勒索, 逼取; 被勒索的财物

例句

1. He has been charged with extortion and abusing his powers.他因敲诈罪和滥用职权罪而被起诉。 2. He was arrested and charged with extortion.他被逮捕并被指控犯有勒索罪。 3. committing/practicing extortion敲诈