racketeering
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˌræk.əˈtɪə.rɪŋ/ us/ˌræk.əˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
勒索；诈骗；敲诈
making money from a dishonest or illegal activity
They have been accused of racketeering. 他们被指控从事非法勾当获取暴利。
racketeer
noun [ C ] disapproving uk/ˌræk.əˈtɪər/ us/ˌræk.əˈtɪr/
勒索者；诈骗者；敲诈者
someone who makes money from a dishonest or illegal activity