extortionate

extortionate的音标为[ɪkˈstrɔːʃənt]，基本翻译为“勒索的；敲诈的”，速记技巧为：ext-表示“强行索取”。

extortionate的词源：

- 词源：extortionate源自拉丁语extorquere，意为“强行夺取”。

变化形式：复数形式为extortionates，现在分词为extortionate。

相关单词：

- extortion: 勒索，敲诈

- extortionist: 勒索者，敲诈者

- extort: 勒索，强行取得

- extortive: 勒索的，强取的

- extortion: 勒索罪，敲诈行为

- extortionate: 勒索的，强取的

- extortive letter: 勒索信

- extortionate threat: 敲诈威胁

- blackmail: 勒索，敲诈

- blackmailer: 勒索者

以上这些单词都与extortionate有密切关系，表示通过威胁、强迫或欺骗手段获取不正当利益的行为。这些单词在英语中广泛使用，描述了各种形式的敲诈和勒索行为。

常用短语：

1. extortionate demand - 敲诈勒索的要求

2. extortionate conduct - 敲诈勒索的行为

3. extortionate robbery - 敲诈勒索抢劫

4. extortionate letter - 勒索信

5. extortionate threat - 敲诈威胁

6. extortionate payment - 敲诈勒索的付款

7. extortionate use of force - 使用武力的敲诈勒索

双语例句：

1. The thief demanded an extortionate sum of money from the victim.

小偷从受害者那里勒索了一大笔钱。

2. She received an extortionate letter demanding information about her

private life.

她收到一封勒索信，要求她提供个人生活信息。

3. The police are investigating a series of extortionate robberies in the city.

警方正在调查该市一系列敲诈勒索抢劫案。

英文小作文：

标题：Extortion and its Impact on Society

In today"s society, extortion has become a widespread problem that affects individuals and businesses alike. Extortionists seek to extract an exorbitant amount of money from their victims, often through threatening or coercive means. This behavior not only causes financial losses but also undermines the trust between individuals and businesses.

To address this issue, it is essential to have a strong law enforcement presence that can deter extortionists and bring them to justice. Educational programs should also be implemented to raise awareness about the dangers of extortion and how to avoid becoming a victim. Additionally, individuals and businesses should be encouraged to report any instances of extortion immediately, so that law enforcement can begin its investigation and bring the perpetrators to account.

By working together, we can minimize the impact of extortion on society and ensure that everyone is safe and protected.