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单词 impound
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impound

Word family adjectiveimpoundablenounimpoundageimpounderimpoundmentverbimpound
im·pound /ɪmˈpaʊnd/ verb [transitiveT] law  
TAKE something FROM somebodyif the police or law courts impound something you have or own, they keep it until it has been decided that you can have it back 扣押〔某物〕 SYN confiscate
 He sued the police after they impounded his car.
警察扣押他的车后他提起诉讼。
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From Longman Business Dictionary
impoundim·pound /ɪmˈpaʊnd/ verb [transitiveT]LAW
if the police or law courts impound your possessions, they take them and keep them because a law has been broken
Courts are authorized to impound any vehicle driven by a person without a valid license.
The courts granted the request to impound all documents relevant to the case.
Origin impound
(1400-1500) → POUND12
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