lock
lock&+{1}
[lɒk]
n
a device fitted to a gate, door, drawer, lid, etc, to keep it firmly closed and often to prevent access by unauthorized persons
a similar device attached to a machine, vehicle, etc, to prevent use by unauthorized persons
a steering lock
a section of a canal or river that may be closed off by gates to control the water level and the raising and lowering of vessels that pass through it.(as modifier)
the jamming, fastening, or locking together of parts
the extent to which a vehicle's front wheels will turn to the right or left
this car has a good lock
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
a person or thing that is certain to win or to succeed
she is a lock for the Academy Award
any wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes a part of his opponent's body and twists it or otherwise exerts pressure upon it
Also called: lock forward either of two players who make up the second line of the scrum and apply weight to the forwards in the front line
a gas bubble in a hydraulic system or a liquid bubble in a pneumatic system that stops or interferes with the fluid flow in a pipe, capillary, etc
an air lock
vb
to fasten (a door, gate, etc) or (of a door, etc) to become fastened with a lock, bolt, etc, so as to prevent entry or exit
to secure (a building) by locking all doors, windows, etc
to fix or become fixed together securely or inextricably
to become or cause to become rigid or immovable
the front wheels of the car locked
to clasp or entangle (someone or each other) in a struggle or embrace
to furnish (a canal) with locks
to move (a vessel) through a system of locks
See lock on to See lock out See lock up
lock
lock&+{2}
[lɒk]
n
a strand, curl, or cluster of hair
a tuft or wisp of wool, cotton, etc
hair, esp when curly or fine
- 习惯用语
- lock, stock, and barrel completely; entirely
- lock horns (esp of two equally matched opponents) to become engaged in argument or battle
- lock the stable door after the horse has bolted to take precautions after harm has been done
- lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen 同
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