distrain
v. 为抵债而扣押
例句
If he doesn't pay, will the court distrain upon his house?
如果他不付款，法院会扣押他的房子吗？
It shall not distrain articles that are not related to the case.
对与案件无关的物品，不得扣押。
The owner may ask the court for an order to distrain upon the furniture of any person who fails to pay his rent.
房主可以要求法院下令，扣押所有不付租金的人的家具。
