distrain

vt.vi. 扣押 [法] 扣押

发音

UK /dɪˈstɹeɪn/
US /di-ˈstrān/

词形变化

distrained distraineth distraining distrains 三单 distrains distraining 现在分词 distrained 过去式 distrained 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.

    废旧

    Thus spake the Prince, and gently 'gan distrain / Now him, now her, between his friendly arms.

  2. 2.

    To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.

    废旧 及物 法律

    to distrain a person by his goods and chattels

  3. 3.

    To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

    不及物 法律
  4. 4.

    To pull off, tear apart.

    废旧

词汇关系

动词

上位词 9

seize attach impose reclaim confiscate impound levy repossess sequester

词源

From Middle English distreynen, from Old French destraindre, from Latin distringō (“to pull asunder”), from dis- (“apart”) + stringō (“to draw tight, strain”).

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