highway robbery
复数形式
highway robberies
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武装抢劫, 诈骗
an act of overcharging
The idiom "highway robbery" originated from the criminal activity of robbing travelers on the highways or roads, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is used to describe a situation where someone is charged an extremely high price for goods or services, especially when the cost is perceived as unfair or excessive.
- Buying a bottle of water at the amusement park felt like a highway robbery; it was several times more expensive than outside.
在游乐园买一瓶水感觉像是拦路抢劫; 比外面贵了好几倍。
- The cost of parking at the event was a highway robbery, making attendees frustrated with the steep fees.
活动中的停车费用简直是光天化日之下的抢劫，让参与者对高昂的费用感到沮丧。
- The price of movie theater popcorn is a highway robbery; it costs much more than the actual movie ticket.
电影院的爆米花价格是光天化日之下的抢劫；它比实际的电影票贵得多。
- The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare, feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride.
出租车司机收取了荒谬的车费，感觉像是短途车程的高速公路抢劫。
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公路抢劫, 高速公路抢劫
robbery of travellers on or near a public road