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locks
UK /lɒks/US /lɑːks/
词源
源自古英语 'loc', 意为'锁'或'头发的一缕'，与古高地德语 'loc' 同源。
noun
❶ 指头发的一绺或一缕，通常用来描述浓密或卷曲的头发。
“Her golden locks cascaded down her shoulders.”
（她金色的长发如瀑布般垂落在肩膀上。）
“He ran his fingers through his thick locks.”
（他用手指梳理自己浓密的头发。）
❶ 指锁或锁具，用于固定或保护某物的装置。
“He installed new locks on all the doors.”
（他在所有的门上都安装了新锁。）
“The safe has multiple locks for extra security.”
（保险箱有多重锁具以增强安全性。）
同义词:hair, tresses, curls, fasteners, latches
verb
❶ 指用锁固定或关闭某物，使其无法被轻易打开。
“She locks the door every night before bed.”
（她每晚睡觉前都会锁门。）
“He locked his bike to the railing.”
（他把自行车锁在了栏杆上。）
同义词:secure, fasten, bolt, close
常见短语
under lock and key — 指某物被严密保管或锁起来，确保安全。
“The jewels were kept under lock and key.”
（珠宝被严密保管起来。）
lock horns — 指两人或两方发生争执或冲突，通常指激烈的争论或对抗。
“The two politicians locked horns during the debate.”
（两位政治家在辩论中激烈交锋。）