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复数形式
extortions
1
敲诈勒索, 勒索
the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation
- The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers.
该团伙在威胁当地店主后因敲诈勒索被逮捕。
- He committed extortion by demanding cash in exchange for silence.
他通过要求现金以换取沉默而犯下了敲诈勒索罪。
- Extortion is a serious crime punishable by law.
敲诈勒索是一种可依法惩处的严重犯罪。
- Witnesses testified about the extortion carried out by the syndicate.
证人就该集团实施的勒索行为作了证。
- Victims of extortion often feel helpless and afraid.
勒索的受害者常常感到无助和害怕。
2
敲诈, 勒索
the improper or illegal use of authority to demand or exact money, favors, or benefits from others
- The official's extortion of fees angered the public.
官员对费用的勒索激怒了公众。
- He faced charges for extortion by exploiting his position.
他因利用职位进行敲诈勒索而面临指控。
- The corrupt officer engaged in extortion to enrich himself.
腐败的官员从事 敲诈勒索 以中饱私囊。
- Employees reported extortion from their supervisor for promotions.
员工报告了为晋升而来自主管的 勒索。
- Unfair extortion by officials often goes unpunished.
官员的不公平勒索往往不受惩罚。
3
勒索, 敲诈
an excessive or unreasonable amount demanded or taken, considered unfair
- The landlord's rent was an extortion compared to market rates.
房东的租金与市场价相比是一种敲诈。
- Tourists complained about the extortion for entry tickets.
游客们抱怨入场券的敲诈勒索。
- The mechanic's bill was an extortion, far beyond the actual cost.
技工的账单是一种敲诈勒索，远超出实际成本。
- Charging double for a basic service amounts to extortion.
对基本服务收取双倍费用相当于敲诈勒索。
- He refused to pay what he considered an extortion.
他拒绝支付他认为的敲诈勒索。