impound
v[Tn]
1 take legal possession of (sth) 依法没收, 扣押(某物)
impound goods, property, belongings, etc 扣留货物、 财产、 财物等.
2 put (an illegally parked car or a stray animal) in a pound(2) until it is claimed 将(违章停放的汽车或走失的动物)暂存待领.
🗣️ 情景例句
I heard you cheated on your exams.
我听说你考试作弊了。
Did you give it to him yourself?
你自己亲自交给他吗?
Shortly afterwards, four more policemen arrived and remonstrated with the workmen.