| 单词 | distrain |
| 释义 | distrain —distrainable, adj. —distrainee, n. —distrainment, n. —distrainor, distrainer, n. /di strayn"/, Law. v.t. 1. to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 2. to levy a distress upon. v.i. 3. to levy a distress. [1250-1300; ME distreinen < AF, OF destreindre < L distringere to stretch out, equiv. to di- DI-2 + stringere to draw tight; see STRAIN1] |
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