arrest
v[Tn]
1 seize (sb) with the authority of the law 依法逮捕, 拘留, 扣留(某人)
After the match three youths were arrested. 比賽過後有三個青年被捕.
2 (fml 文) stop or check (a process or movement) 阻止或抑制(進展或運動)
Attempts are being made to arrest the spread of the disease. 現正設法遏止這種疾病的蔓延.
3 attract (sth) 吸引(某事物)
An unusual painting arrested his attention. 一幅異乎尋常的畫引起了他的注意. arrest, n
1 act of arresting (arrest 1) 逮捕; 拘留
The police made several arrests. 警方逮捕了好幾個人.
2 stoppage 停止: The patient died after suffering a cardiac arrest, ie when his heart stopped functioning properly. 病人患心搏停止而死亡(心臟停止跳動).
3 (idm 習語) be/place sb/put sb under arrest be/be made a prisoner 被逮捕; 被拘留; 成為囚犯
I am placing you under arrest for attempted burglary. 我按企圖盜竊罪逮捕你.
You are under arrest. 你被捕了.