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/dɪˈtɛn.ʃən/
Translation
punizione (scolastica) / detenzione
A punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after the others have left.
“He was given a detention for talking during the lecture.”
È la classica punizione dove devi restare in aula dopo le lezioni perché ti sei comportato male.
The act of keeping someone in official custody, such as in a prison or specialized facility.
“The suspect was held in detention for further questioning.”
Si usa quando qualcuno viene ufficialmente trattenuto dalle autorità o dalla polizia.