shakedown
US /ˈʃeɪk.daʊn/
UK /ˈʃeɪk.daʊn/
名詞
1.
搜查, 徹底檢查
an act of searching a person or place in an aggressive or thorough manner
範例:
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The police conducted a thorough shakedown of the suspect's apartment.
警方對嫌疑人的公寓進行了徹底的搜查。
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Prison guards often perform shakedowns to find contraband.
獄警經常進行搜查以尋找違禁品。
2.
勒索, 敲詐
an act of extorting money or other concessions from someone
範例:
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The local gang was known for its protection shakedowns of small businesses.
當地幫派以對小企業進行保護費勒索而聞名。
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He tried to pull a shakedown on the new employee, demanding money for a 'training fee'.
他試圖對新員工進行勒索，要求支付“培訓費”。
3.
試運行, 測試
a test or trial run of something, especially a new system or piece of equipment
範例:
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The new software underwent a rigorous shakedown before its official release.
新軟體在正式發布前經過了嚴格的試運行。
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The first flight of the prototype aircraft was a successful shakedown.
原型機的首次飛行是一次成功的試運行。