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extort
/ɪkˈstɔːrt/
American
- v. 勒索, 敲诈, 强要
- Definition
- v. to obtain something from someone by using force or threats
- Example
- The gang tried to extort money from the small shop owner.
- 那伙人试图向那个小店主敲诈钱财。
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