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
We were most impressed with your efficiency.
你的工作效率很高,我们极为钦佩。
Let me talk to her over the phone.
让我在电话中和她讲些话。
While John Gilbert was in hospital, he asked his doctor to tell him whether his operation had been successful,