distrain/dɪˈstreɪn; dɪ`stren/ v[I, Ipr]~ (upon sb/sth) (law 律) seize a person's property or belongings to force him to pay what he owes (esp rent) 扣押某人之财物（以迫使其偿付债款, 尤指租金）.
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