extorts
v. 敲诈( extort的第三人称单数 ); 曲解
If someone extorts money from you, they get it from you using force, threats, or other unfair or illegal means.
Corrupt government officials were extorting money from him...
腐败的政府官员向他敲诈钱财。
Her kidnapper extorted a £75,000 ransom for her release.
绑架者索要75,000英镑赎金才肯放她。
If someone extorts something from you, they get it from you with difficulty or by using unfair means.
Some magistrates have abused their powers of arrest to extort confessions.
有些地方执法官滥用逮捕权进行逼供。
He doesn't do his job well, he just extorts money.
他不办实事, 就知道搂钱!