| 释义 |
dis·train /dɪˈstreɪn/ vt. | vi.【律】
❶ vt.
1. 扣押(债务人的财物)
distrain goods for an amercement 扣押货物作为罚款
2. 扣押(债务人)的财物
❷ vi.
扣押财物 (upon)
distrain upon a debtor 扣押债务人的财物
distrain upon sb.'s furniture for rent 扣押某人的家具以抵偿租金
[<OFr destreindre to force, oppress<L distringere to molest, impede<dis- apart + stringere to draw tight, contract] |