"shake down" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈdaʊn

SHAYK-down

UK

ʃˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn

SHAYK-down

释义

'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).

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈdaʊn

英式英语

ʃˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn

简化发音

美式

SHAYK-down

英式

SHAYK-down

语境中听

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.