扣押

扣押

"扣押" means "to detain or confiscate."

In this formal context, '扣押' is used to describe the act of legally confiscating property due to its involvement in a criminal investigation.

警方扣押了犯罪嫌疑人的车辆。

The police seized the suspect's vehicle.

Here, '扣押' is illustrating an administrative seizure action due to unpaid tax debts, emphasizing authority and legal procedures.

税务机构扣押了欠税公司的财产。

The tax agency impounded the assets of the tax-evading company.

In this case, '扣押' refers to the seizure of an object (the vessel) in response to an unmet financial obligation, highlighting cause and consequence.

船只因拖欠港口费用被扣押。

The vessel was seized due to unpaid port fees.