expropriation

名詞

UK/ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ɪkˌsproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 expropriation 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The act of forcibly taking private property, especially for public use, without compensation to the owner, or for illegal personal gain.

    (对他人财产的)无偿征用或非法侵占

    • The government's expropriation plan led to the displacement of many residents.

      政府的征用计划导致许多居民流离失所。

    • The company faced litigation for unauthorized expropriation of the patent.

      该公司因未经授权侵占专利而面临诉讼。

    • The national expropriation of private land for road expansion caused a strong public backlash.

      国家为扩建道路而征用私人土地引发了强烈的公众反弹。