expropriate
US /ɪkˈsproʊ.pri.eɪt/
UK /ɪkˈsprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
动词
征用, 没收
to take private property for public use, often with compensation
示例:
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The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地修建新高速公路。
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The company threatened to expropriate the villagers' homes if they didn't move.
如果村民不搬走，公司威胁要征用他们的房屋。