extortionary
形容词
英 [ɪks'tɔːʃənˌerɪ] 美 [ɪk'stɔːʃənˌerɪ]
基本释义
adj.勒索的,敲诈性的,强索的
词根词缀
前缀
ex
出,向外
+
词根
tort
扭,拧
+
后缀
ion
名词后缀,表示行为、状态
+
后缀
ary
形容词后缀,...的
ex + tort + ion + ary = extortionary
网络释义
指敲诈勒索的,敲诈勒索的行为或性质
Wiktionary英语原文词典
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1. The extortionary demands made by the kidnappers were outrageous.
绑匪提出的勒索要求令人不可思议。
2. The company was accused of engaging in extortionary practices to force smaller competitors out of business.
有指控称该公司采取敲诈勒索的手段,以迫使小竞争对手退出市场。
实用场景例句
商务邮件
We must reject these extortionary contract terms proposed by the supplier.
我们必须拒绝供应商提出的这些敲诈性合同条款。
学术写作
The legislation aims to protect vulnerable populations from extortionary lending practices.
该立法旨在保护弱势群体免受敲诈性借贷行为的侵害。
旅游出行
Tourists often fall victim to extortionary prices in popular vacation spots.
游客在热门度假胜地常常成为敲诈性价格的受害者。
日常对话
The landlord's extortionary rent increases forced us to move out.
房东敲诈性的涨租迫使我们搬走。
社交媒体
Can't believe the extortionary ticket prices for the concert this year! 💸
简直不敢相信今年演唱会的敲诈性票价!💸
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