| 词汇 | expropriation |
| 释义 | expropriation noun[ C or U ] formaluk /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ us /ɪkˌsproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/ the act of taking away money or property, especially for public use without payment to the owner, or for personal use illegally: （对他人财产的）无偿征用或非法侵占 The need for expropriations could delay construction by up to nine months. 征用的需要可能会将建设推迟长达9个月。 Villagers are protesting the expropriation of their lands to build a new international airport. 村民们正在抗议为了建造新的国际机场而征用他们的土地。 See expropriate The commission expressed grave concern over the expropriation of land and the demolition of houses. The actions appear to be expropriation. The government can use its powers of expropriation, if necessary, to get the land needed for the second phase of the project. Stealing abscond abscond with someone/something aggravated burglary anti-burglar anti-burglary eavesdrop housebreaking jemmy jimmy job joyride plunder poach poaching porch piracy purloin rustle rustling snaffle snitch You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Taking things away from someone or somewhere |
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