late 15c., "to reoccupy;" see re- "back, again" + possess. Meaning "take back from a purchaser who defaults on payments" first recorded 1933. Related: Repossessed; repossessing.
双语例句
1. The house was in default and the bank will repossess it.
房子拖欠贷款,银行会将其回收.
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2. I've been authorized to repossess this property.
我已经被核可重新拥有这笔财产.
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3. If you get behind in your car payments, the finance company may repossess it from you.
