extortion

🇬🇧/ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)n/ 🇺🇸/ɪkˈstɔːrʃ(ə)n/📚 14631sat
Extortion is the crime of obtaining something from someone, especially money, by using force or threats. 勒索

noun [具体名词]勒索;敲诈;强夺;被勒索的财物

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。

extortion

-tion ⌜ 表示某种行为、状态或结果 - indicating an action, process, or result ~ ⌟
来自extort (v. 强取; 敲诈)
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He was arrested and charged with extortion. 他因敲诈勒索罪被拘捕和控告。
Security, extortion or insurance? 安全措施,敲诈还是保险?