gouging
US /ˈɡaʊ.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡaʊ.dʒɪŋ/
名词
哄抬物价, 敲诈, 漫天要价
the act of overcharging or exploiting someone, especially by charging excessively high prices for goods or services
示例:
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The company was accused of price gouging during the emergency.
该公司在紧急情况下被指控哄抬物价。
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Many consumers reported instances of ticket gouging for the popular concert.
许多消费者报告了热门演唱会门票哄抬物价的案例。
形容词
哄抬物价的, 敲诈的, 漫天要价的
charging excessively high prices; exploiting
示例:
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The store was criticized for its gouging prices on essential goods after the storm.
这家商店因在风暴后对必需品收取过高价格而受到批评。
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They were accused of gouging customers with hidden fees.
他们被指控通过隐藏费用敲诈顾客。
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