to close something with a key so it stays shut
Always lock the door when you leave.
离开时务必锁好门。
to put something in a safe place and close it with a key
She used a lock to keep her diary safe.
她用锁来确保日记的安全。
to get stuck or make something stuck in place
The wheels can lock if you brake too hard.
如果刹车太猛,车轮可能会抱死。
to be stuck in a hard situation or fight
They are in a lock over who should pay.
他们在谁应该付款的问题上僵持不下。
to be held very tight
They were in a tight lock during the hug.
拥抱时他们紧紧相拥。
to use a code to protect a phone or computer
Set a code to lock your phone.
设置密码来锁定你的手机。
a thing that keeps a door or box closed, often with a key
The lock on the door is strong.
门上的锁很牢固。
a device that stops a vehicle or machine from being used
Use a lock for your bike.
给你的自行车用一把锁。
a feature on a phone or computer that blocks access without a code
The phone has a lock for safety.
手机有锁屏功能以确保安全。
when parts of a machine do not move
The machine is in lock mode.
机器处于锁定模式。
how far the steering wheel can turn to change direction
Turn the lock to steer left.
转动方向盘向左转向。
a part of a river or canal with gates to change water levels for boats
Boats use the lock to move between water levels.
船只使用船闸在水位之间移动。
a small group of hairs together
A lock of hair fell over her eye.
一缕头发垂落在她的眼睛上。
a person's hair
She has beautiful locks.
她有一头秀发。
a rugby player in the second row
The lock is key in the scrum.
锁球锋在争球中至关重要。
full control over something
They have a lock on the market.
他们垄断了市场。