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foreclose

/fɔrˈkloʊz/

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1 · v.

to take possession of a property when a loan is not repaid

取消抵押品赎回权；收回抵押房产

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The bank moved to foreclose on the empty house.
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银行着手收回那栋无人居住的抵押房产。
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Pronunciation: /fɔrˈkloʊz/

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