to close something with a key so it stays shut
Always lock the door when you leave.
離開時務必鎖好門。
to put something in a safe place and close it with a key
She used a lock to keep her diary safe.
她用鎖來確保日記的安全。
to get stuck or make something stuck in place
The wheels can lock if you brake too hard.
如果煞車太猛,車輪可能會鎖死。
to be stuck in a hard situation or fight
They are in a lock over who should pay.
他們在誰應該付款的問題上僵持不下。
to be held very tight
They were in a tight lock during the hug.
擁抱時他們緊緊相擁。
to use a code to protect a phone or computer
Set a code to lock your phone.
設定密碼來鎖定你的手機。
a thing that keeps a door or box closed, often with a key
The lock on the door is strong.
門上的鎖很牢固。
a device that stops a vehicle or machine from being used
Use a lock for your bike.
給你的腳踏車用一把鎖。
a feature on a phone or computer that blocks access without a code
The phone has a lock for safety.
手機有鎖屏功能以確保安全。
when parts of a machine do not move
The machine is in lock mode.
機器處於鎖定模式。
how far the steering wheel can turn to change direction
Turn the lock to steer left.
轉動方向盤向左轉向。
a part of a river or canal with gates to change water levels for boats
Boats use the lock to move between water levels.
船隻使用船閘在水位之間移動。
a small group of hairs together
A lock of hair fell over her eye.
一縷頭髮垂落在她的眼睛上。
a person's hair
She has beautiful locks.
她有一頭秀髮。
a rugby player in the second row
The lock is key in the scrum.
鎖球鋒在爭球中至關重要。
full control over something
They have a lock on the market.
他們壟斷了市場。