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unlock

UK //ʌnˈlɒk//US //ʌnˈlɑːk//

词源

来自中古英语 'unloken',由 'un-'(表示相反动作)和 'lock'(锁)组成,字面意思是'打开锁'。

verb

❶ 用钥匙或密码打开锁住的门、箱子等物品,使其能够被打开或进入。

“She unlocked the door and stepped inside.”

(她打开门锁,走了进去。)

“I can't unlock my phone because I forgot the password.”

(我因为忘记密码而无法解锁手机。)

❶ 比喻性地释放或开启某种潜力、机会或可能性。

“Education can unlock a child's full potential.”

(教育可以释放孩子的全部潜力。)

“This new technology could unlock many business opportunities.”

(这项新技术可能开启许多商业机会。)

同义词:open, release, free, access, activate

常见短语

unlock potential — 释放潜力,指通过某种方式让某人或某物的能力得到充分发挥。

“The mentor helped the young athlete unlock his full potential.”

(这位导师帮助年轻运动员释放了他的全部潜力。)

unlock a secret — 揭开秘密,指发现或理解之前未知或隐藏的信息。

“Scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of the human brain.”

(科学家们正试图揭开人类大脑的秘密。)