late 15c., "to reoccupy;" see re- "back, again" + possess. Meaning "take back from a purchaser who defaults on payments" first recorded 1933. Related: Repossessed; repossessing.
权威例句
1. The house was in default and the bank will repossess it.
房子拖欠贷款,银行会将其回收.
2. I've been authorized to repossess this property.
我已经被核可重新拥有这笔财产.
3. If you get behind in your car payments, the finance company may repossess it from you.