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sequester

/sɪkˈwɛstɚ/

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keep apart from others

隔离；使与外界隔绝

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The jury was ordered to sequester itself until the trial ended.
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陪审团被要求在审判结束前与外界隔离。
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Pronunciation: /sɪkˈwɛstɚ/

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