单词 | detain |
释义 | Word Frequency detain(dɪˈteɪn) verb (transitive) 1. to delay; hold back; stop 2. to confine or hold in custody; restrain 3. archaic to retain or withhold Derived forms detainable (deˈtainable) adjective detainee (ˌdiːteɪˈniː) noun detainment (deˈtainment) noun Word origin C15: from Old French detenir, from Latin dētinēre to hold off, keep back, from de- + tenēre to hold |
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