extort
🇬🇧 UK/ɪk'stɔːt/🇺🇸 US/ik'stɒ:t/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To obtain money, information, or a concession from someone by threats or force
勒索,敲诈,强取
adj.
Obtained by extortion or wrongful means
被勒索所得的,强取的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The criminals tried to extort money from local businesses.