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复数形式
detentions
1
拘留, 扣押
the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period
- After the protest turned violent, the police placed several demonstrators in detention to prevent further disturbances.
抗议活动变得暴力后，警方拘留了几名示威者以防止进一步的骚乱。
- The traveler was held in detention at the airport due to issues with their visa documentation.
由于签证文件问题，旅行者在机场被拘留。
- The company imposed detention on late deliveries to encourage better punctuality among suppliers.
该公司对延迟交货实施扣留，以鼓励供应商之间更好的准时性。
- During the investigation, the suspect remained in detention pending further questioning by law enforcement.
在调查期间，嫌疑人被拘留，等待执法部门的进一步审问。
- Migrants were held in detention centers until their asylum claims could be processed.
移民被关押在拘留中心，直到他们的庇护申请得到处理。
2
惩罚, 拘留
a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others
Detention is a disciplinary action where a student is required to stay at school beyond regular hours as a consequence for misbehavior or failure to follow rules. During detention, the student is typically expected to sit quietly, complete assignments, or reflect on their actions. Detention can vary in length, from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the severity of the offense. It is often used as a corrective measure to discourage further misbehavior and to encourage responsibility and respect for rules.
- He was assigned detention for being late to class three times in a row.
他因为连续三次上课迟到被安排了留校。
- Students who misbehave may be given detention as a consequence for their actions.
行为不端的学生可能会被留校作为他们行为的后果。
- She spent her detention time completing assignments in the classroom.
她利用留校时间在教室里完成作业。
- The teacher stayed after school to supervise detention for students who needed to make up missed work.
老师放学后留下来监督需要补交作业的学生的留校。
- Detention is often used as a disciplinary measure to deter students from breaking school rules.
留校常被用作一种纪律措施，以阻止学生违反校规。