arrest
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/əˈrest/
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/əˈrest/
to take someone to a police station because they may have committed a crime
The police will arrest the suspect soon.
警方很快就会逮捕嫌疑人。
to stop something from continuing or developing
The new plan failed to arrest the spread of the disease.
新计划未能阻止疾病的传播。
to make someone notice something
A loud sound can arrest your attention quickly.
巨大的声响能迅速吸引你的注意力。
when someone's heart stops beating
His heart may arrest if not treated immediately.
如果不立即治疗,他的心脏可能会停止跳动。
the act of taking someone to a police station
The arrest of the thief happened yesterday.
小偷的逮捕发生在昨天。
a sudden stop or interruption
Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency.
心脏骤停是一种医疗急症。