sequestrate
v[Tn]
1 (law 律) take temporary possession of (a debtor's property, funds, etc) until a debt has been paid or other claims met 扣押(债务人的财产、 资金等)(至还清债务等时).
2 confiscate (sth) 没收; 充公.
🗣️ 情景例句
Why do you plan to leave the present job?
你为什么打算离开现在的工作?
I can't afford it.
我买不起。
the gaoler returned a few moments later with a pair of glasses and the usual copy of the letter which he proceeded to read to the prisoner.