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shakedown

/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/

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noun

敲诈，勒索。

Extortion, especially through blackmail

Examples :

"What is this, a shakedown?"

这是敲诈勒索吗？

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noun

搜查，彻底搜查

A thorough search; a frisk

Examples :

"The police officer performed a quick shakedown of the suspect before putting him in the patrol car. "

警察把嫌疑人押上警车前，快速地对他进行了搜身。

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noun

试航，试验期。

A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

Examples :

"The new airplane underwent a rigorous shakedown before its first commercial flight. "

这架新飞机在首次商业飞行前，经历了一次严格的试航试验。

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noun

临时铺位，简易床铺。

An improvised bed.

Examples :

"After the power outage, we had a shakedown in the living room with blankets and pillows. "

电力中断后，我们在客厅里用毯子和枕头搭了个临时铺位。

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adjective

试航的，试验性的。

That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

Examples :

"The ship's shakedown cruise demonstrated its exceptional seaworthiness. "

这艘船的试航巡游展示了其卓越的适航性。

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