sequester
US /sɪˈkwes.tɚ/
UK /sɪˈkwes.tɚ/
动词
1.
使隔离, 使隐退
to isolate or hide away someone or something
示例:
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The jury was sequestered in a hotel for the duration of the trial.
陪审团在审判期间被隔离在一家酒店里。
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He sequestered himself in his study to finish the book.
他把自己关在书房里写完那本书。
2.
扣押, 没收
to take legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met
示例:
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The court ordered the state to sequester the company's assets.
法院下令国家扣押该公司的资产。
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The property was sequestered to pay off the debts.
该财产被扣押以偿还债务。
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