racketeer
UK/.ræki'tiә/US
GREA2
Definitions
n.
A person who runs or participates in an illegal money-making scheme, especially through fraud or extortion
敲诈勒索者，诈骗犯，非法牟利者
v.
To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes for profit
从事非法勾当，诈骗敲诈
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedracketstem
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eerone who does, agent
=racketeer
Common Collocations
- 1.convicted racketeer被定罪的诈骗犯
- 2.organized racketeer有组织的非法牟利者
- 3.[small-time racketeer]小混混／小骗子
- 4.racketeer charges敲诈勒索罪名
Example Sentences
- 1.
The notorious racketeer was finally convicted after years of evading justice.
- 2.
Federal agents arrested several racketeers linked to organized crime in the city.