| 释义 |
de·tain /dɪˈteɪn/
vt.
1. 留住；耽搁
be detained by business 因公滞留
He was detained by a flat tyre on his way home. 他因车胎漏气在回家路上被耽搁。
2. 拘留，扣押
The police detained the man to make further inquiries. 警察将这人拘留，作进一步审查。
3. 留(病人等)住院治疗
4. 扣留，扣押(应给的某物)
[< OFr detenir < L dētinēre to hold off, keep back < DE- + tenēre to hold] |