extortionate
US /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən.ət/
UK /ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən.ət/
形容词
敲诈的, 勒索的, 过高的
charging too much for something; excessively high
示例:
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The prices at that restaurant are absolutely extortionate.
那家餐厅的价格简直敲诈。
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They were forced to pay extortionate rates for basic necessities.
他们被迫为基本必需品支付敲诈性的费用。