单词 | padlock |
释义 | padlock (pædlɒk ) Word forms: padlocks , padlocking , padlocked 1. countable noun A padlock is a lock which is used for fastening two things together. It consists of a block of metal with a U-shaped bar attached to it. One end of the bar is released by turning a key in the lock. They had put a padlock on the door of his flat. Synonyms: lock, fastening, clasp 2. verb If you padlock something, you lock it or fasten it to something else using a padlock. Eddie parked his cycle against a lamp post and padlocked it. [VERB noun] An old mailbox has been padlocked shut. [VERB noun] Synonyms: secure, lock, chain, bolt Collocations: padlock a gate We have now had to put up notices and padlock the gates. The Sun They would sometimes padlock the gates to deny us access. ST As self-appointed 'custodian of the land' he says he clears fly-tipping, has set up birdbaths and padlocked a gate. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 挂锁, 用挂锁锁上 Japanese: 南京錠, 南京錠をかける |
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