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repossess

/ˌriːpəˈzes/ American
  • v. 收回, 取回
Definition
  • v. to take back property from someone, usually because of unpaid debt
Example
The bank threatened to repossess the house after months of missed payments.
在数月未还款后,银行威胁要收回这套房子。