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detain

/dɪˈteɪn/

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verb

拘留，扣留。

To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

Examples :

"The teacher had to detain the student after class for talking during the test. "

因为考试时说话，老师不得不把那个学生留下，课后占用他的时间好好说说他。

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verb

拘留，扣押。

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police officer detained the suspect for questioning. "

警察拘留了嫌疑人，以便进行审问。

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verb

拘留，扣留。

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

"The teacher had to detain the student after class for misbehaving. "

因为行为不端，老师不得不把学生扣留在课后。

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verb

扣押，查扣

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

"The customs officer may detain packages containing undeclared items. "

海关人员可能会查扣含有未申报物品的包裹。

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