mulct
UK/mʌlkt/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To punish with a fine; to swindle someone out of money
罚款；诈取
n.
A fine or monetary penalty
罚金
Root Breakdown
Loanwordmulctother
=mulct
Common Collocations
- 1.mulct someone of从...诈取
- 2.mulct money诈取金钱
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dishonest accountant mulcted thousands of dollars from company accounts.
- 2.
The government mulcted the wealthy landowners through excessive property taxes.