latch
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/lætʃ/
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/lætʃ/
A latch is a device used to secure a door or gate. It can be lifted to open and dropped to close.
He lifted the latch and opened the door.
他抬起门闩,打开了门。
A latch is also a lock on a door that requires a key to open it from the outside.
She listened for his key in the latch.
她倾听着他在门闩上转动钥匙的声音。
To latch something means to fasten or secure it using a latch.
He closed the window and latched it.
他关上窗户并锁上了。