"impounding" in Chinese (Simplified)
扣押扣留
Definition
依法扣押和保管某物的行为，通常由政府机关执行，如车辆或动物，也可指收集并储存水于水库中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Impounding' 多用于法律、技术、或官方场合，通常表示政府临时扣押车辆、动物等。在工程领域指水库蓄水（如 impounding reservoir）。不要与永久没收（confiscate）混淆。
Examples
The impounding of the car happened after the parking violation.
违规停车后，汽车被**扣押**了。
The animal shelter is impounding stray dogs.
动物收容所正在**扣押**流浪狗。
Impounding water creates a large reservoir.
**蓄水**会形成大型水库。
After several warnings, the city started impounding abandoned bikes.
经过多次警告后，市政府开始**扣押**被遗弃的自行车。
Authorities are impounding trucks that break weight limits.
当局正在**扣押**超重的卡车。
The law allows for the impounding of dangerous dogs if owners don’t comply.
如果主人不配合，法律允许**扣押**危险犬只。