c. 1300, from Latin extortionem (nominative extortio) "a twisting out, extorting," noun of action from past participle stem of extorquere "wrench out, wrest away, to obtain by force," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + torquere "to twist" (see torque (n.)).
双语例句
1. He has been charged with extortion and abusing his powers.
他被控犯有敲诈勒索罪和滥用职权罪。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Opponents accused him of blackmail and extortion.
对方指控他敲诈勒索。
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3. Today, Rostov stands accused of extortion and racketeering.
今天罗斯托夫被控勒索和诈骗。
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4. He was known for running a brutal extortion racket.
他因干过一起残忍的敲诈勒索而出名.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. When my children say they will leave me in peace if I let them go to the pictures, it is little short of extortion.
