impound
/ɪmˈpaʊnd/verb
with obj.
1
- seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law or regulation没收, 扣留(尤指车辆、货物或文件):
vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded.
引起阻塞的停靠车辆将被扣留。
2
- shut up (domestic animals) in a pound or enclosure将(家畜)关入牲畜栏。
2.1
- lock up (someone)扣押(某人)。
2.2
- (of a dam) hold back or confine (water)(水坝)拦(水); 蓄(水)。
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