extortion
n. 敲诈,勒索; 被勒索的财物; 敲诈者; [法]恐吓取财
Extortion is the crime of obtaining something from someone, especially money, by using force or threats.
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。
1. an exorbitant charge
2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority);
3. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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。
Opponents accused him of blackmail and extortion.
对方指控他敲诈勒索。
Today, Rostov stands accused of extortion and racketeering.
今天罗斯托夫被控勒索和诈骗。
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.
When my children say they will leave me in peace if I let them go to the pictures, it is little short of extortion.
我的孩子们说,除非我让他们去看电影,否则不让我安宁, 这和敲诈勒索没什么两样.