| 词汇 | lock in |
| 释义 | Idiom lock inlock in (something) to be unable to change a condition.A large percentage of these groups remain locked in poverty.The two countries are locked in a dispute over the islands off the northern coast. Phr V lock in locks, locking, locked lock in sb or lock sb in to prevent someone from leaving or entering a room or building by locking the doorAs a punishment she would take him up to his bedroom and lock him in. sometimes reflexiveHe ran up to the bathroom and locked himself in. lock-in noun British informal a lock-in is when a pub locks its doors and allows people to continue drinking after the time when it should have closedOur local pub had a lock-in last Friday night. lock sb in • lock in sb to prevent someone from leaving a room or building by locking the door: The guard locked him in, then sat down outside the door.be locked in (=be unable to get out of a room or building because you cannot open the door) Help! I'm locked in! lock in1. To physically lock or trap someone or something inside a particular place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lock" and "in." The doorknob came right off in my hand, so I'm stuck outside while the kids are locked in the house! 2. To commit someone or something to a contract. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lock" and "in." If you sign that contract, you'll be locked into your lease for two years. The pushy sales guy tried to lock me into a contract. 3. To secure particular terms for the length of a contract or other such agreement. Call the cable company and see if you can lock in a lower rate. 4. To be involved in a fight or struggle. If those two get locked in on politics, that's all we're going to hear all night long. 5. To focus on something. Oh, I locked in on that delicious cake the minute I stepped into the party! lock (someone or an animal) (up) in (something)and lock (someone or an animal) upto fasten the opening to something so someone, a group, or an animal cannot get out. Take Chuck and lock him up in the cell. Lock up the killer and throw away the key! lock something into make something, such as a rate of interest, permanent over a period of time. You should try to lock in a high percentage rate on your bonds. We locked in a very low rate on our mortgage. lock in1. Enclose, surround, as in The ship was completely locked in ice. [c. 1400s] 2. Also, lock into. Fix firmly in position, commit to something. This phrase often occurs as be locked in or into , as in She felt she was locked in a binding agreement, or Many of the stockholders are locked into their present positions. [Mid-1900s] lock inv. 1. To lock a door to a place leaving someone or something inside: My parents often locked me in my bedroom as punishment. We accidentally locked in the cat when we left. 2. To guarantee something for the duration of a contract: You can lock in this interest rate for the life of the loan. When interest rates fell, I locked them in at a lower rate. 3. To bind someone by contract: The contract locks us in for two years, during which time we cannot work for anyone else. Once you sign the agreement, you will be locked in for the next ten years. 4. To invest some money in such a way that it cannot easily be converted into cash. Used chiefly in the passive: The money is locked in until I turn 65. 5. To bind in close struggle or battle. Used chiefly in the passive: The wrestlers were locked in combat. The two sides were locked in a heated debate. 6. lock in on To focus on someone or something; target someone or something: The fighter pilot locked in on an enemy target and fired. The review locked in on the crude set design and failed to mention the great acting. |
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