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shake down obj THREATENshake obj down v adv [M] Am infmlto get money from (someone) by using threats or tricks勒索,敲诈The gang would shake down local businesses, demanding protection payments that would insure against 'accidents'.这伙强盗会勒索当地的商行,要求它们支付保护费以防止所谓“事故”的发生。
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