Extortionate
a. 敲诈的, 勒索的, 过度的, 昂贵的\\n[法] 勒索的, 敲诈的, 强夺的
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
extortionate
adj
(derog 贬) (of demands, prices) much too great or high; excessive （指要求、 价格）过大的, 过高的, 过多的, 过分的
The prices in this shop are extortionate. 这家商店价格过高.
They are asking an extortionate amount of money for their house. 他们的房子要价太高.
🗣️ 情景例句
I promised you a surprise, didn't I?
我答应过要给你一件惊喜， 不是吗？
I wish to express my gratitude to you for your cooperation.
我要对你的合作表达感激之意。
As the men refused to stop working, the police attempted to seize the pneumatic drill.
由于工人拒绝停下手中的活，警察想夺风钻。