"fleecing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 诈骗（尤其指金钱上的）
• 敲诈

Definition

通过欺骗或高价骗取他人钱财的行为，通常指不正当或不诚实的手段获取对方的钱。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Fleecing' 是非正式用语，常用于描述金钱上的欺诈或宰客行为。通常涉及钱财上的损失，而不是实际盗窃。使用时多指“被宰了”或“被坑了”的场景。

Examples

The tourists got a fleecing at the market.

游客在市场遭遇了**诈骗**。

That repair bill was a real fleecing.

那笔修理费真是一次**敲诈**。

Careful, some taxi drivers are known for fleecing visitors.

小心，有些出租车司机以**敲诈**游客而闻名。

My friend warned me about fleecing when buying souvenirs downtown.

我朋友警告我在市区买纪念品时要提防**诈骗**。

That new restaurant has a reputation for fleecing its customers.

那家新餐厅因**敲诈**顾客而有名。

After seeing the prices, I realized we were getting a fleecing.

看到价格后，我意识到我们正在被**敲诈**。