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ex·tor·tion·ateBrE /ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/ NAmE /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/ adjective (ratherinformal , disapproving ) (of prices , etc .价格等) much too high 过于昂贵的;过高的SYN excessive, outrageous◆ They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest . 他们在放高利贷。▸ ex·tor·tion·ate·lyBrE /ɪkˈstɔːʃənətli/ NAmE /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənətli/ adverb ◆ extortionately priced 价格过于昂贵的 |