exacted
US /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
UK /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
动词
1.
勒索, 征收
to demand and obtain (something, especially money or a payment) from someone
示例:
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The conquerors exacted a heavy tribute from the defeated city.
征服者向被征服的城市勒索了沉重的贡品。
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The government exacted new taxes from the citizens.
政府向公民征收了新税。
2.
报复, 惩罚
to inflict (revenge or punishment) on someone in return for an injury or wrong
示例:
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He exacted his revenge on those who wronged him.
他向那些冤枉他的人报复了。
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Justice was exacted for the crime.
罪行得到了惩罚。