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单词 repossess
释义 re·possess
\|rē+\ transitive verb
Etymology: re- + possess
1.
 a. : to possess again : regain possession of
  < repossessed her vanity bag — Christopher Morley >
  < a young playwright, seeking a way to repossess the great classical tradition of comedy — William Becker >
 b. : to resume possession of (an item purchased on installment) in default of the payment of installments due
  < repossessed the car >
  < repossessed the sofa >
2. Scotland : reinstate
 < for the purpose of repossessing his uncle again in the lodge — Sir Walter Scott >
3. : to restore to possession : put in possession again
 < theology has repossessed itself of a good conscience and a sense of authority — A.N.Wilder >
re·possessor \“+\ noun
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