verb

B1

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。

R

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。

R

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。

R

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。