"blackmailed" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 遭勒索

Definition

透過威脅揭露有關某人的尷尬或有害資訊，或要求錢財來強迫某人做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於法律或犯罪語境中。「遭勒索」通常指嚴重威脅，不要與開玩笑或一般壓力混為一談。常見被動語態。

Examples

She was blackmailed by someone who found her old letters.

她被發現她舊信件的人**勒索**了。

He blackmailed his boss to get a promotion.

他**勒索**了老闆以得到升職。

They blackmailed me with photos from the party.

他們用派對的照片**勒索**我。

I can't believe I got blackmailed over such a small thing.

我簡直不敢相信我竟然因為這種小事被**勒索**了。

After he was blackmailed, he went to the police for help.

他被**勒索**後，去找警察幫忙。

If you ever feel blackmailed, talk to someone you trust right away.

如果你覺得被**勒索**，一定要馬上和信任的人說。