| 释义 |
lien /liːən; liːn/ noun [countable] (law 法律) a right to keep property belonging to sb else until they pay what they owe 扣押权，留置权（扣押某人财产直至还清债务为止）◆a mechanic may claim a lien over a car he is repairing. 机修工可以对正在修理的汽车行使留置权。◆they hold a lien on the shares as security for the debt. 他们对股票拥有留置权，以作为债务担保。◆the mortgage lender will check for liens against the property. 按揭贷款人将核查财产的留置权。⨁ to claim / exercise / have / hold a lien要求／行使／有／拥有留置权 ▸ lienee /liːəniː; liːniː/ noun [countable] ▸ lienor /liːənɔː(r); liːnɔː(r)/ noun [countable] tax lien ☞ lien |