1. | ~ sb 拘留;扣押to keep sb in an official place, such as a police station, a prison or a hospital, and prevent them from leaving |
One man has been detained for questioning. 一个男人被拘留审问。 |
2. | ~ sb 耽搁;留住;阻留to delay sb or prevent them from going somewhere |
I'm sorry─he'll be late; he's been detained at a meeting. 对不起 — 他要晚点儿到,他因会议耽搁了。 |