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单词 rent-racked
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Definition of rent-racked in English:

rent-racked

adjective ˈrɛntˌrakt
  • Subjected to the payment of a very high or extortionate rent.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Philip Massinger (1583–1640), playwright. From rent + racked, probably after rent-racker. Compare slightly earlier rent-rack, rent-racking, and rent-racking.

 
 

Definition of rent-racked in US English:

rent-racked

adjectiveˈrɛntˌrakt
  • Subjected to the payment of a very high or extortionate rent.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Philip Massinger (1583–1640), playwright. From rent + racked, probably after rent-racker. Compare slightly earlier rent-rack, rent-racking, and rent-racking.

 
 
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