sequester

🇺🇸 /sɪˈkwestər/ 🇬🇧 /sɪˈkwestə(r)/
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難度
標籤 TOP20000
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.

銀行扣押了財產以收回未償還的貸款。

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.

法官下令將陪審團隔離,以確保審判的公正性。

translation

v. 扣押, 隔離

詞形變化

3rd Present sequesters
Past sequestered
Perfect sequestered
Progressive sequestering