extortionate的中文翻译是什么意思

extortionate

US/ɪkˈstɔrʃənət/
UK/ɪkˈstɔ:ʃənət/

adj. 过高的,过分的,敲诈的

extortionate柯林斯释义

ADJ-GRADED(价格等)过高的,离谱的

If you describe something such as a price as extortionate, you are emphasizing that it is much greater than it should be.

    extortionate英文释义

    Adjective

    1. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation;

    • exorbitant rent
    • extortionate prices
    • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
    • usorious interest rate
    • unconscionable spending

    extortionate场景例句

    They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest.

    他们在放高利贷。

    Demand for topquality programmers exceeds supply, leading to extortionate salaries.

    对优秀程序员的需求远远超过了供给, 致使工资畸高.

    They are asking an extortionate amount of money for their house.

    他们的房子要价太高.

    The price exacted By the hijackers for redeeming the hostages was extortionate.

    劫持者为交换人质而索要的代价太过分了.

    Fee structures and rates across the sector are often inexplicable and extortionate.

    全行业的收费结构和费率往往令人费解,且高得离谱.

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    extortionate近义词

    exactingcriminal