extort

动词

1. 1

   勒索、敲诈、强索

   They tried to extort money from local shop owners.

   他们试图向当地店家勒索钱财。

2. 2

   逼取、逼问出、强迫取得

   The police were accused of extorting a confession from the suspect.

   警方被指控对嫌犯逼取自白。