单词	latch
释义	latch1 nounlatch2 verb latchlatch1 /lætʃ/ noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Put childproof latches on cabinet doors and drawers. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A jammed hinge or latch can be freed with a penetrating oil such as Plus Gas. I can still remember the click of the latch as she shut the door behind her. Luce was studying them intently, when the click of the latch told her Michele was back. Please would you tell the Brigadier that one-five-one is the combination that unlocks the right-hand latch of a black crocodile briefcase. She glanced at John quickly and then leaned forward, slipped the latch, and pushed it open. Some have side-mounted pullout sections; park the vehicle, flip a few latches and presto, instant living room. The latch clanged loudly as the gate was pulled shut. You got just a little latch in there right. word sets WORD SETS► DAILY LIFE AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the click of a latch/door/lock etc · The click of the latch told me Michele was back. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► lift · You could just lift the old-fashioned latch and walk in.· In a moment he will lift the latch and kick the bottom of the door. 1a small metal or plastic object used to keep a door, gate, or window closed:  Gwen lifted the latch and opened the gate.2especially British English a type of lock for a door that you can open from the inside by turning a handle, but that you need a key to open from the outsideon the latch (=shut but not locked) Ray went out, leaving the door on the latch. latch1 nounlatch2 verb latchlatch2 verb [transitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINlatch2 Origin: Old English læccan Verb Table VERB TABLE latch Simple Form Present I, you, we, they latch he, she, it latches Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they latched Present perfect I, you, we, they have latched he, she, it has latched Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had latched Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will latch Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have latched Continuous Form Present I am latching he, she, it is latching you, we, they are latching Past I, he, she, it was latching you, we, they were latching Present perfect I, you, we, they have been latching he, she, it has been latching Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been latching Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be latching Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been latching Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Even Starbucks has latched on to the trend, adding a drive-through window at a store last month. I don't think Conrad was latching on properly, but I must admit breastfeeding did confuse me. If your players don't latch on to such throwaways first time, too bad. Rangers continued to move forward and four minutes later Ferdinand latched on to a fine chip by Ian Holloway. Rule No. 1: Always latch your refrigerator before takeoff. She had stupidly given him the name Marie and he had latched on to it. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the click of a latch/door/lock etc · The click of the latch told me Michele was back. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► on · Well, the way to wealth and power is to latch on to this.· Rangers continued to move forward and four minutes later Ferdinand latched on to a fine chip by Ian Holloway.· Instead, we latch on to shortsighted, shallow solutions, like closing our borders and becoming isolationists.· But this has not stopped some librarians latching on to the high cost of conservation as a reason for dispersing valuable books.· Many people tried to latch on to certain ideas with the first record.· They latched on to walls and remained motionless.· Hall gives a funny and moving account of the misfit schoolchild latching on to the new arrival. to fasten a door, gate, or window with a latchlatch on phrasal verb British English informal to understand:  He’s so thick it took him ages to latch on.latch onto somebody/something (also latch on to somebody/something) phrasal verb informal1to become very interested in something:  Don’t just latch on to the latest management fads.2to follow someone and keep trying to talk to them, get their attention etc, especially when they would prefer to be left alone:  He latched onto Sandy at the party and wouldn’t go away.3to hold tightly to something with your hand, mouth etc:  a baby latching on to its mother’s breast
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