adj.过于昂贵的，过高的

The landlord demanded an extortionate rent increase, which the tenant found completely unacceptable.
房东提出了一个巨额的租金增长要求，租户觉得完全无法接受。
The loan shark was charging extortionate interest rates that entrapped many borrowers in a cycle of debt.
高利贷者收取了高额利息，使许多借款人陷入了债务循环。
The repair shop quoted an extortionate fee for fixing the computer, so she decided to take it elsewhere.
修理店报出了一个天文数字般的电脑维修费用，于是她决定拿到别处去修。
The insurance company tried to impose extortionate premiums on small businesses with high-risk occupations.
保险公司试图对从事高风险职业的小企业征收高额保费。
The monopolistic corporation forced consumers to pay extortionate prices for their products due to lack of competition.
这家垄断公司由于缺乏竞争，强迫消费者为其产品支付天价。
The scam artist demanded an extortionate sum to "solve" the victim's supposed legal problems.
骗子以解决受害人所谓法律问题为由索要一笔巨额款项。
The corrupt politician solicited extortionate bribes from contractors seeking government contracts.
腐败的政治家向寻求政府合同的承包商索取巨额贿赂。
The ransomware hackers demanded an extortionate amount of cryptocurrency to unlock the encrypted files.
勒索软件黑客索要巨额加密货币以解锁被加密的文件。
The taxi driver charged an extortionate fare for what should have been a short trip across town.
出租车司机为了一段本应很短的城市路程收取了高昂的车费。
The tour operator was accused of charging extortionate fees for what customers claimed were subpar services.
旅行社因被指控为质量平庸的服务收取高额费用而遭到投诉。