
好词典

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'。
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。)
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。)