distrain[di'strein]vt.1.■【法律】2.■(为抵债)扣押(债务人的财物):Their goods were distrained in pledge for rent.他们的财产被扣押下来作租金。3.■扣押(债务人)的财物vi.1.■扣押财物(upon):to distrain upon a person's goods for rent扣押某人的私有财产抵偿租金
distraindistrain[disˈtrein]vt.1.■【律】(为赔偿损失、担保债务等)扣押(财物) distrain goods for an amercement 为罚款而扣押财物