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ex·tor·tion·ateBrE /ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/NAmE /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/ adjective (rather informal, 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·ly BrE /ɪkˈstɔːʃənətli/NAmE /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənətli/ adverb◆extortionately priced 价格过于昂贵的 |