impound

impound
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,文件)
    vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded.
    因其停靠而引起阻塞的车辆将被扣留。
  2. shut up (domestic animals) in a pound or enclosure
    将(家畜)关入牲畜栏
    ■lock up (someone)
    扣押(某人)
    ■(of a dam) hold back or confine (water)
    (水坝)拦(水);蓄(水)
派生
impoundable
adjective
impounder
noun
impoundment
noun
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