sequester

🇺🇸 /sɪˈkwestər/ 🇬🇧 /sɪˈkwestə(r)/
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verb
R

To legally take control of someone's property or assets until a debt is paid.

The bank sequestered the property to recover the unpaid loan.

银行扣押了财产以收回未偿还的贷款。

R

To isolate a jury from outside influences during a trial to prevent bias.

The judge ordered the jury to be sequestered to ensure a fair trial.

法官下令将陪审团隔离,以确保审判的公正性。

translation

v. 扣押, 隔离

词形变化

3rd Present sequesters
Past sequestered
Perfect sequestered
Progressive sequestering