"blackmail" in Chinese (Simplified)
勒索敲诈
Definition
Blackmail 指通过威胁公开他人的秘密或令人难堪的信息，逼迫对方给钱、做某事或保持沉默的行为或犯罪。这个词有时也可更宽泛地表示类似的情感胁迫。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
它既可作名词，也可作动词，常见于严肃或法律语境，如 'commit blackmail'、'try to blackmail someone'。它不是普通的劝说，而是带有威胁，通常涉及秘密或名誉。口语中人们也会夸张地说 'emotional blackmail'，表示用内疚感来逼人。
Examples
He tried to blackmail her with old photos.
他试图用旧照片**勒索**她。
The police arrested a man for blackmail.
警方因**勒索**逮捕了一名男子。
This is not a joke; it is blackmail.
这不是玩笑，这是**勒索**。
She said he was using guilt to blackmail her into staying.
她说他在利用愧疚感**胁迫**她留下来。
If anyone tries to blackmail you, go straight to the police.
如果有人试图**勒索**你，马上去报警。
They thought they could blackmail him, but he refused to give them anything.
他们以为可以**勒索**他，但他什么都没给。