detained background

detained

/dɨˈtejnd/

Illustration detained - Image 1

verb

拘留，扣留.

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

Examples :

"The teacher detained the students after class because they were talking during the lesson. "

因为上课的时候说话，老师下课后留住了学生们。

police law government state action

Illustration detained - Image 1

verb

拘留，扣留。

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police detained the suspect for questioning about the robbery. "

警察拘留了嫌疑人，以便询问关于抢劫案的情况。

police law government state

Illustration detained - Image 1

verb

拘留，扣留。

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

"The teacher detained the student after class for talking. "

老师因为那个学生上课说话，所以课后把他留了下来。

police law government

Illustration detained - Image 1

verb

扣押，查扣

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

"The customs agents detained the large shipment of imported toys because they suspected some were counterfeit. "

海关人员扣押了这批大宗进口玩具，因为他们怀疑其中一些是假冒伪劣产品。

police government law