detection [dɪ'tek.ʃən] noun uncountable ■when someone notices or discovers something 察觉;发现•Early detection of the cancer improves the chances of successful treatment.及早发现癌症能提高治愈的机率。 •bomb detection炸弹探测 ■when the police discover information about crimes 侦破(案件)•a low/high crime detection rate低/高破案率 |