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
How can I refuse when you look at me like that?
你那样子看我，叫我怎么拒绝啊？
May I help you?
要我帮忙吗？
many of them serious and senior scientists---- who dream of sending people to it.
其中的不少人是认真和资深的科学家，他们一直梦想着把人送上火星。