sequester
🇺🇸
/sɪˈkwestər/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈkwestə(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。
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。