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locking

UK //ˈlɒkɪŋ//US //ˈlɑːkɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'lokken',与古英语 'lūcan'(关闭)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指用锁固定或关闭某物的行为或过程,常用于描述门、箱子等物品的锁定状态。

“The locking mechanism of this door is very secure.”

(这扇门的锁定装置非常安全。)

“She heard the locking of the gate behind her.”

(她听到身后的门被锁上了。)

同义词:fastening, securing, bolting

verb

❶ 指用锁将某物固定或关闭的动作,也可用于比喻性地表示固定或限制某事物。

“She is locking the door to keep the dog inside.”

(她正在锁门,把狗关在里面。)

“The wheels locked when he slammed on the brakes.”

(当他猛踩刹车时,车轮锁死了。)

同义词:fasten, secure, bolt

常见短语

locking in — 指将某物或某人固定或限制在某个位置或状态中,常用于金融或技术领域。

“The contract is locking in the current interest rate.”

(这份合同锁定了当前的利率。)

locking out — 指通过锁定机制阻止某人进入或使用某物,常见于劳资纠纷或系统安全。

“The company is locking out employees during the strike.”

(公司在罢工期间禁止员工进入。)