sequestration

• 名词，指隔离、分离或扣押某物的行为，例如财产或化学物质，常用于法律或科学语境。

A noun referring to the act of isolating, separating, or seizing something, such as property or a chemical substance, often for legal or scientific purposes.

1. Isolation or separationC1formal

   The act of isolating or setting someone or something apart from others.

   隔离或分离

   • The sequestration of the witness was necessary for their safety.
   • The patient's sequestration in a quarantine ward prevented the spread of infection.
   • The jury underwent sequestration to avoid outside influence.

   同义词exclusionisolationquarantineremovalseclusionsegregationseparationwithdrawal

   反义词associationinclusionincorporationintegrationunion

2. Chemical bindingC2formalscientific

   The process of forming a stable compound with an ion, atom, or molecule, rendering it inactive or unavailable for further reactions.

   化学结合

   • Carbon sequestration involves capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
   • The chelating agent facilitates the sequestration of metal ions in the solution.
   • Sequestration of pollutants is a key step in water treatment.

   同义词bindingchelationimmobilization

3. Legal seizure of propertyC2formallegal

   A legal writ or court order authorizing the seizure of property until a debt or demand is satisfied.

   财产扣押

   • The court issued a sequestration order against the debtor's assets.
   • Sequestration of the property was enforced to recover the unpaid taxes.
   • The landlord obtained a sequestration to claim the overdue rent.

   同义词attachmentdistraintdistressexecutionlevy

4. Temporary confiscationC2formallegal

   The act of seizing and holding property belonging to another person until profits from it cover the amount owed.

   临时扣押

   • The sequestration of the company's assets was carried out by the bailiff.
   • They faced sequestration of their estate due to unpaid debts.
   • The legal process of sequestration allowed the creditor to recover the loan.

   同义词attachmentdistraintdistressimpoundmentseizure