extortionate
英 [ɪkˈstɔ:ʃənət] 美 [ɪkˈstɔrʃənət]

adj.

过高的，过分的，敲诈的；

英英释义

extortionate[ ik'stɔ:ʃənət,-ʃənəri ]

• adj.greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

  "extortionate prices"

  同义词：exorbitantoutrageoussteepunconscionableusurious

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. They are asking an extortionate amount of money for their house.
   他们的房子要价太高。
2. Extortionate call charges put customers off.
   昂贵的话费使乘客敬而远之。

权威例句

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