extortion的音標(biāo)為[?k?str???n]，基本翻譯為“敲詐；勒索；勒索所得”，速記技巧為“ex-前綴，表示“過分”+str+表示“力量”的詞根+ion名詞后綴”。

extortion這個(gè)詞源自拉丁語extorquere，意為“強(qiáng)行獲取”。它的變化形式包括過去式extorted，過去分詞extorted，現(xiàn)在分詞和過去分詞都是extorting。

相關(guān)單詞：

extortionate：意為“勒索的，敲詐的”，這個(gè)詞由extort和-ate構(gòu)成，表示強(qiáng)行獲取的。

extort：意為“勒索，強(qiáng)索”，這個(gè)詞直接來源于extortion，表示強(qiáng)行獲取的行為。

extortive：意為“強(qiáng)索的”，這個(gè)詞由extort和-ive構(gòu)成，表示與強(qiáng)行獲取相關(guān)的。

以上這些單詞都與extortion有著密切的聯(lián)系，它們都表示強(qiáng)行獲取的行為，強(qiáng)調(diào)了這種行為的非法性和不道德性。

常用短語：

1. blackmail extortion

2. extortionate demand

3. extortionate robbery

4. extortionate theft

5. threaten extortion

6. extortionate letter

7. extortionate ransom

雙語例句：

1. He was accused of making extortionate demands.

2. The robbers threatened to extort money from the shopkeeper if he refused to cooperate.

3. She was caught red-handed in the act of extortion.

4. The police are investigating a series of extortionate thefts from banks.

5. The letter demanded a large sum of money in exchange for not revealing the victim"s identity.

6. The victim was forced to pay a ransom after being threatened with extortion.

英文小作文：

標(biāo)題：Extortion: A Dangerous Crime

Extortion is a highly unethical and illegal act that can have serious consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. It involves the threat or demand for money or other valuable items from someone, usually in exchange for not revealing information or not reporting a crime. The victim is often forced to comply with the demand, which can result in significant financial loss or even physical harm.

The best way to prevent extortion is to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities immediately. If you are a victim of extortion, it is important to remain calm and to contact the police as soon as possible to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice. Extortion can have a significant impact on individuals and communities, and it is essential that we work together to combat this type of crime and protect ourselves and our loved ones from its harmful effects.