locking

• 为保护某物而将其锁上的动作；也可指固定或锁定某物的状态。

The act of locking something up to protect it.

不可数

1. Securing or fasteningB1formal

   The act of securing something, such as a door or container, with a lock to prevent access or theft.

   上锁

   • The locking of the safe is done automatically after closing.
   • He is responsible for the locking of all windows at night.
   • Proper locking of the bicycle prevents theft.

   同义词closingfasteningsealing

   反义词opening

• 动词，表示用锁锁住或固定某物，或指变得固定不动。

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or securing something with a lock, or becoming fixed or immovable.

1. Fasten with a lockA1formal

   To fasten or secure something with a lock so that it cannot be opened.

   锁上

   • She locked the door before leaving the house.
   • Please lock your car when you park it.
   • He locked the safe with a combination code.

   同义词boltchainfastenlatchpadlocksecure

   反义词openunlock

2. Become fixed or immovableB1formal

   To become fixed in a position so that movement is impossible.

   卡住

   • The gears locked together and the machine stopped.
   • His knees locked from the cold weather.
   • The brakes locked and the car skidded.

   同义词bindcatchfreezejamseizestickwedge

3. Secure or confineA2formal

   To confine someone or something in a place that is locked.

   锁住

   • They locked the prisoner in his cell.
   • She locked her jewelry in the drawer.
   • The dog was locked in the backyard.

   同义词barboltcagechainconfinefastenimprisonincarceratelatchlock uppadlocksealsecureshut in

   反义词freeliberateopenreleaseunlock

短语动词变体lock awaylock inlock outlock up