Distrain
[ [dis'trein] ]
出国 Abroad
vt.vi. 扣押\\n[法] 扣押
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
distrain
v[I, Ipr]
~ (upon sb/sth) (law 律) seize a person's property or belongings to force him to pay what he owes (esp rent) 扣押某人之财物（以迫使其偿付债款, 尤指租金）.
🗣️ 情景例句
Very few people last in this class for the full hour the very first time.
很少人能够第一次撑完一个小时的课。
The old lady takes delight in visits from her grandchildren.
那个老妇人以孙辈门看她来为乐。
When he was alone, he telephoned the hospital exchange and asked for Doctor Millington.
当房里只剩他一个人时，他挂通了医院的交换台，要求与米灵顿医生讲话。