| 单词 | lock |
| 释义 | lock (lɒk ) Word forms: locks , locking , locked 1. verb B1 When you lock something such as a door, drawer, or case, you fasten it, usually with a key, so that other people cannot open it. Are you sure you locked the front door? [VERB noun] Wolfgang moved along the corridor towards the locked door at the end. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: fasten, close, secure, shut 2. countable noun B1 The lock on something such as a door or a drawer is the device which is used to keep it shut and prevent other people from opening it. Locks are opened with a key. At that moment he heard Gill's key turning in the lock of the door. [+ of] An intruder forced open a lock on French windows at the house. Synonyms: fastening, catch, bolt, clasp 3. verb B2 If you lock something or someone in a place, room, or container, you put them there and fasten the lock. Her maid locked the case in the safe. [V n + in/into] They beat them up and locked them in a cell. [V n + in/into] 4. verb If you lock something in a particular position or if it locks there, it is held or fitted firmly in that position. He leaned back in the swivel chair and locked his fingers behind his head. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] There was a whine of hydraulics as the undercarriage locked into position. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: unite, join, link, engage 5. countable noun On a canal or river, a lock is a place where walls have been built with gates at each end so that boats can move to a higher or lower section of the canal or river, by gradually changing the water level inside the gates. 6. countable noun A lock of hair is a small bunch of hairs on your head that grow together and curl or curve in the same direction. She brushed a lock of hair off his forehead. [+ of] Synonyms: strand, curl, tuft, tress 7. plural noun [usually supplement NOUN] Your locks are your hair. [literary] ...women with long, wavy locks. 8. under lock and key phrase [PHRASE after verb] If something or someone is kept under lock and key, they are in a container or room which has been securely locked. The books were normally kept under lock and key in the library vault. He is currently under lock and key at Eastmoor secure unit in Leeds. 9. lock, stock, and barrel phrase If you say, for example, that someone moves or buys something lock, stock, and barrel, you are emphasizing that they move or buy every part or item of it. [emphasis] They dug up their New Jersey garden and moved it lock, stock, and barrel back home. Phrasal verbs: lock away 1. phrasal verb B2 If you lock something away in a place or container, you put or hide it there and fasten the lock. She meticulously cleaned the gun and locked it away in its case. [VERB noun PARTICLE] He had even locked away all the videos of his previous exploits. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb To lock someone away means to put them in prison or a secure psychiatric hospital. Locking them away is not sufficient, you have to give them treatment. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb If you lock yourself away, you go somewhere where you can be alone, and do not come out or see anyone for some time. I locked myself away with books and magazines. [VERB pronoun-reflexive PARTICLE] lock in phrasal verb B2 If you lock someone in, you put them in a room and lock the door so that they cannot get out. Manda cried out that Mr Hoelt had no right to lock her in. [VERB noun PARTICLE] lock out 1. phrasal verb B2 If someone locks you out of a place, they prevent you entering it by locking the doors. They had had a row, and she had locked him out of the apartment. [VERB noun PARTICLE + of] My husband's locked me out. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb B2 If you lock yourself out of a place, such as your house, you cannot get in because the door is locked and you do not have your keys. The new tenants locked themselves out of their apartment and had to break in. [V pron-refl P + of] There had been a knock at the door and when she opened it she locked herself out. [VERB pronoun-reflexive PARTICLE] The wind had made the door swing closed, and she was now locked out. [VERB-ed PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb In an industrial dispute, if a company locks its workers out, it closes the factory or office in order to prevent the employees coming to work. [business] The company locked out the workers, and then the rest of the work force went on strike. [VERB PARTICLE noun] lock up 1. phrasal verb B2 If you lock something up in a place or container, you put or hide it there and fasten the lock. Give away any food you have on hand, or lock it up and give the key to the neighbours. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Locking up poisons provides protection against the likelihood of unintentional injury of young children. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb To lock someone up means to put them in prison or a secure psychiatric hospital. Mr Milner persuaded the federal prosecutors not to lock up his client. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 3. phrasal verb B2 When you lock up a building or car or lock up, you make sure that all the doors and windows are locked so that nobody can get in. Don't forget to lock up. [VERB PARTICLE] Leave your car here and lock it up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Idioms: lock horns to argue or fight with someone During his six years in office, he has often locked horns with lawmakers as well as the administration. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: change the locks His girlfriend has thrown him out and has changed the locks on the door so he cannot get into his own flat. POSITIVELY FEARLESS: Breaking free of the fears that hold you back (2001) Your daughter can't just force her way into the house and change the locks. The Sun (2015) The survey also found two thirds of people failed to change the locks when they moved into a new home. The Sun (2012) In a world of lies and dyes, her dark locks here connote authenticity. Times, Sunday Times Three-quarters of those who ditched dark locks for lighter ones said they also felt more glamorous. The Sun After he twice walked in on me having a bath, we fitted a lock. Times, Sunday Times (2012) New locks are fitted for security. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They fitted locks on the fridge and larder. The Sun (2010) He paid 10 and put them in a locked file on his computer. The Sun I suggest that notes and files from counseling be kept in a locked file accessible to only the primary counselor. Christianity Today It locked files as we drove, quickly filling the memory card. Times, Sunday Times Some ransomware encrypts files and some only locks files. Christianity Today Users may optionally lock files to ensure that they won't have to resolve concurrent changes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both the 40litre tail-pack (121.73) and the 25litre tank bag (81.50) lock securely to your bike. The Sun They will be compact and heavily built, and designed to lock securely into position. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Manufacturer of threaded inserts used in fastening applications designed to lock securely into plastic, metal or wood base materials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lamp locks securely into the station, and if power goes down while charging, it illuminates automatically - a neat trick. Times, Sunday Times At the time the suspect package was locked securely to the railings and hence had to be liberated with bolt cutters by the police to be taken away for questioning. Times, Sunday Times He then meticulously explores each room, opening closet doors and checking window locks. Everyday Violence (1990) Improved car security and more homes with burglar alarms and window locks make a huge impact on some crime figures. Times, Sunday Times (2010) For small kids, consider window locks upstairs. The Sun (2013) Translations: Chinese: 锁, 一束头发, 锁上 Japanese: 錠 door, 髪のふさ hair, 鍵をかける |
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