extortion

名词 extortion:

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)

1. A dishonest business or practice, especially one that obtains money through fraud or extortion.
   敲诈不诚实的生意或行为，尤指通过欺诈或勒索得到钱
2. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.
   强索过分的或不公正的要求; 勒索

ex.tor.tion

n.（名词）
The act or an instance of extorting.
勒索，敲诈：敲诈或勒索的行为或事例
Illegal use of one`s official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
强求，逼取：不正当的运用政治地位或权力去获得财产、资金或官职
An excessive or exorbitant charge.
过高要价：过分的或过高的要价
Something extorted.
被勒索的东西

【引伸】
extor.tionar.y
extor.tionist 或
extor.tioner
n.（名词）