كيف تنطق "shake down"

expression

US

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈdaʊn

SHAYK-down

UK

ʃˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn

SHAYK-down

التعريف

'Shake down' means to search someone or something thoroughly to find hidden objects, or, informally, to get money from someone by using threats or pressure (extortion).

نسخ IPA

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈdaʊn

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ʃˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn

نطق مبسط

أمريكي

SHAYK-down

بريطاني

SHAYK-down

استمع في السياق

The guards shook down every cell searching for contraband.

He tried to shake down the shop owner for protection money.

Police will shake down all bags before entering the concert.

My roommate tried to shake me down for extra rent.