custody
n[U]
1 (right or duty of) taking care of sb/sth 監管、 監護(的權利或責任)
leave one's valuables in safe custody, eg in a bank 將貴重物品妥善保管(如於銀行中)
When his parents died, he was placed in the custody of his aunt. 他的父母去世以後, 他就交由姑媽照管.
The court gave the mother custody of the child, eg after a divorce. 法庭把孩子判給母親照管(如在離婚以後).
parents involved in a battle over custody, ie disputing who should have the right to look after the children 為孩子的監護權而爭得不可開交的父母.
2 imprisonment while awaiting trial 拘留; 羈押
The magistrate remanded him in custody for two weeks. 法官命令把他拘留兩星期.
be held in custody 被拘留
take sb into custody, ie arrest him 將某人拘捕.
?? 擴展釋義
*['k?st?di]n. 監護, 拘留, 監禁【經】 保管, 照顧, 保護相關詞組: be in the custody of sb in custody take sb into custody