shake down
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASAL VERB If someone shakes you down, they use threats or search you physically in order to obtain something from you. 勒索; 敲诈[美国英语]
He accused the lawyer of shaking him down. 他指控律师勒索他。
...crooks who had tried to shake down other hotels. …曾试图敲诈其他旅馆的骗子们。
2. →see also shakedown
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