extortion
US /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
名詞
1.
敲詐, 勒索
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
範例:
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The gang was involved in a scheme of extortion, demanding protection money from local businesses.
該團夥參與了一項敲詐勒索計畫，向當地企業索要保護費。
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He was charged with extortion after threatening to reveal sensitive information.
他因威脅洩露敏感資訊而被控敲詐勒索。
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