sequester
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/sɪˈkwestər/
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/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.
銀行扣押了財產以收回未償還的貸款。
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.
法官下令將陪審團隔離,以確保審判的公正性。