distrain

/dih-streyn/US // dɪˈstreɪn //UK // (dɪˈstreɪn) //

苦恼,困扰,烦扰,疏导

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb

1
- : to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim.
- : to levy a distress upon.

v.无主动词 verb

I sent him a final demand yesterday; if he doesn't pay up within the week, my orders are to distrain without further notice.
And God will make it dearer to you, if you put him to distrain on you for duty.
To distrain a debtor was illegal; any personal assault, however trifling, was sacrilege.
Her creditors had lost all patience, and were threatening to distrain on her property, and even to put her in prison.
When the landlord wishes to distrain, after waiting seven years or so, he has to get a decree.