detain

US /dɪˈteɪn/
UK /dɪˈteɪn/
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1.

구금하다, 억류하다

keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in a political context

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Police have the right to detain suspects for a limited period.
경찰은 용의자를 제한된 기간 동안 구금할 권리가 있다.
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Immigration officers can detain individuals who enter the country illegally.
이민관은 불법 입국자를 구금할 수 있다.
:
holdconfineimprisonarrestcustody
2.

지체시키다, 붙잡다

delay someone or prevent them from leaving

:
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I was detained by a long phone call.
긴 전화 통화 때문에 지체되었다.
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Please don't detain me, I'm in a hurry.
저를 붙잡지 마세요, 바빠요.
:
delayhold uphinderimpedeobstruct