detain

US /dɪˈteɪn/
UK /dɪˈteɪn/
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1.

拘留, 扣押

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

:
Police have the right to detain suspects for a limited period.
警方有权在有限时间内拘留嫌疑人。
Immigration officers can detain individuals who enter the country illegally.
移民官员可以拘留非法入境者。
2.

耽搁, 拖延

delay someone or prevent them from leaving

:
I was detained by a long phone call.
我被一个长时间的电话耽搁了
Please don't detain me, I'm in a hurry.
请不要耽搁我,我赶时间。