
sealed
词源
源自中古英语 'selen',来自古法语 'seeler',最终源于拉丁语 'sigillare'(盖章或密封)。
adjective
❶ 指物品被封闭或密封的状态,通常是为了防止空气、水或其他物质进入或泄漏。
“The letter was sealed in an envelope.”
(这封信被密封在信封里。)
“Make sure the jar is tightly sealed to keep the food fresh.”
(确保罐子密封严实,以保持食物新鲜。)
❶ 指协议、合同或决定被正式确认或具有法律约束力,无法轻易更改。
“The deal was sealed with a handshake.”
(这笔交易以握手的方式正式敲定。)
“Once the contract is sealed, neither party can back out.”
(合同一旦正式签署,任何一方都不能反悔。)
verb
❶ 指通过某种方式封闭或固定某物,使其无法轻易打开或泄漏。
“She sealed the jar with a lid.”
(她用盖子把罐子密封起来。)
“The plumber sealed the leak in the pipe.”
(水管工把管道的漏洞封住了。)
❶ 指正式确认或完成某事,使其具有最终效力或不可更改性。
“The team sealed their win with a last-minute goal.”
(球队在最后一分钟进球锁定了胜利。)
“The treaty was sealed by the leaders of both countries.”
(两国领导人正式签署了条约。)
常见短语
sealed with a kiss — 常用于信件或卡片上,表示以吻封缄,表达亲密或爱意。
“She ended her love letter with 'sealed with a kiss.'”
(她在情书的结尾写上“以吻封缄”。)
sealed bid — 指在竞标或拍卖中,参与者提交密封的报价,直到特定时间才公开。
“The company submitted a sealed bid for the construction project.”
(该公司为这个建设项目提交了密封投标书。)