custody /ˈkʌstədi/ n. [u］ 1. 监护；保管：The mother got custody of the children.母亲获得了孩子的监护权。The property was placed in the custody of a trustee. 财产交由受托人保管。2. 拘留，监禁：The criminal was taken into custody. 这个罪犯已被监禁。