| 单词 | extort |
| 释义 | Word Frequency extort(ɪkˈstɔːt) verb (transitive) 1. to secure (money, favours, etc) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority 2. to obtain by importunate demands the children extorted a promise of a trip to the zoo 3. to overcharge for (something, esp interest on a loan) Derived forms extorter (exˈtorter) noun extortive (exˈtortive) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin extortus wrenched out, from extorquēre to wrest away, from torquēre to twist, wrench |
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