"extorting" in Chinese (Simplified)
敲诈勒索
Definition
通过威胁或恐吓强迫某人给你钱、信息或有价值的东西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式/法律用词，多用于犯罪或腐败场合。常与“钱”、“信息”或“好处”搭配。与“勒索”或“威胁曝光秘密”略有区别，但有时重叠。
Examples
He was caught extorting money from local businesses.
他因**敲诈**本地商家被抓。
The criminal was extorting people with threats.
罪犯用威胁手段在**勒索**人们。
They admitted to extorting secrets from officials.
他们承认曾**敲诈**官员的秘密。
He’s been extorting favors from his coworkers by threatening to tell their boss.
他一直通过威胁告诉老板，**勒索**同事的帮忙。
She denies ever extorting anyone, despite the evidence.
尽管有证据，她仍否认曾经**敲诈**过任何人。
People living in fear because someone is extorting them should seek help.
因为有人在**勒索**，生活在恐惧中的人应该寻求帮助。