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locks

A mechanism used for securing a door or container. / A device used for controlling the level of water in a canal. / A curl or strand of hair. / To fasten with a lock. / To become fixed or stuck in a position.

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Số nhiều: locksQuá khứ: lockedPhân từ 2: lockedV-ing: locking

The word carries a strong sense of security and restriction. When applied to hardware, it evokes a feeling of finality and protection, creating a boundary between the safe interior and the external world. It suggests a binary state: either open and accessible or closed and forbidden.

Countable when referring to individual devices or strands of hair. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being locked or the mechanism of locking.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A mechanism used for securing a door or container.

The lock on the front door is broken.

Danh từ

A device used for controlling the level of water in a canal.

The boat passed through several locks to reach the city.

Danh từ

A curl or strand of hair.

She tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.

Ngoại động từ

[~ someone][~ something]

To fasten with a lock.

Please lock the gate before you leave.

Nội động từ

To become fixed or stuck in a position.

The steering wheel locks when you turn the key.

Ví dụ

Make sure all the locks are secure before you leave the house.

Make sure all the locks are secure before you leave the house.

The boat slowly ascended through the canal locks.

The boat slowly ascended through the canal locks.

Travel

She brushed the golden locks of her hair.

She brushed the golden locks of her hair.

Romance

He locks the office door every evening at six.

He locks the office door every evening at six.

Office

The brakes suddenly lock up during the skid.

The brakes suddenly lock up during the skid.

Did you remember to lock the safe in the basement?

Did you remember to lock the safe in the basement?

Detective

I can see a few stray locks of hair falling over his forehead.

I can see a few stray locks of hair falling over his forehead.

The gear locks into place with a satisfying click.

The gear locks into place with a satisfying click.

The ancient gate locks with a heavy iron bolt.

The ancient gate locks with a heavy iron bolt.

Fantasy

Cụm động từ

lock up

to secure a building or room by locking all doors and windows

The manager locks up the office every evening at six.

lock out

to prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door

I accidentally locked myself out of the house.

lock in

to prevent someone or something from leaving a place

The security guard locked the suspects in the holding cell.

lock down

to restrict movement or access to a location for security reasons

The school was locked down during the emergency drill.

lock onto

to acquire and maintain a target or signal

The missile system locks onto the target automatically.

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