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detention

/dɪtɛnʃən/

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1 · noun

the state of being held in custody

拘留；羁押

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The suspect was held in a detention center before trial.
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嫌疑人在审判前被羁押在看守所。
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Pronunciation: /dɪtɛnʃən/

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