| 词汇 | latch |
| 释义 | latch 1. noun a railway engine throttle US, 1977 2. verb to understand US, 1938 latch on/onto latch on • latch onto sth BrE informal to understand what someone means or realize that something is happening: When they explained what kind of songs they wanted, Frank latched on really quickly. By the time I'd latched onto what was happening, the thieves were already halfway down the street with my wallet.■ SIMILAR TO: catch on, cotton on BrE informal latch on to/onto 1. latch on to/onto sth to decide that something is very good or useful and start using it: People are starting to latch onto the idea of shopping on the Internet.2. latch on to/onto sth • latch on to/onto sb to pay a lot of attention to something or someone because you think they are important or interesting: The press are always quick to latch onto any story involving the Royal family. Viewers latched on to Jackie Corkhill as a character and sympathized with all the problems she had with the men in her life.3. latch on to/onto sb • latch yourself on to/onto sb to spend time with someone and talk with them, especially when they do not want you with them: A young man had latched onto her earlier on in the evening, and she was wondering how she could get rid of him politely.■ SIMILAR TO: glom onto AmE4. latch on to/onto sth to become firmly joined or stuck to something: If the insect latches onto your skin, one way of removing it is to use a burning cigarette.■ SIMILAR TO: glom onto AmE latchkey childA child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey children from down the road. Being a latchkey child was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most. latchkey kidA child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey kids from down the road. Being a latchkey kid was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most. latch onto (someone or something)1. To understand or make sense of something. Once he latched onto the instructions in the manual, he was able to complete the repair. 2. To gain or obtain something. I need to latch onto a birthday card before the party on Saturday. 3. To become closely involved with a person or group. I latched onto the one friend I'd made at orientation and followed her around the cafeteria. on the latchOf a door, closed but not locked. Primarily heard in UK. In the small village where I grew up, you knew everyone around you, so everyone left their doors on the latch. latch on1. To fasten, attach, or hold tightly on (to someone or something). Be careful around that animal—if it latches on with its teeth, it won't let go. My son latched on to my arm when the movie became too intense for her. 2. To fasten or attach something to someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "latch" and "on." I just need to latch the trailer on the truck, and we'll be ready to go. Once you latch the antenna on, we should be able to communicate to the control tower. 3. To begin to comprehend, understand, or make sense of something. Once he latched on to the instructions in the manual, he was able to complete the repair. He's explained it twice already, but I'm still having trouble latching on. 4. To become fixated on or accepting of some idea, notion, or belief. I don't know why he's latched on to this idea of moving to Canada, but he seems dead set on it now. I'll try to get the rest of the board members to latch on if you can show some data to back up your plan. 5. To become closely involved or associated with a person or group. I was friendly with one guy during our orientation for the graduate program, but then he latched on and started following me around campus for the rest of the day. Tom's really latched on to the local rowing club. the latch string is always outold-fashioned You are always welcome to come and visit. Be sure to call around if you're ever in the area—the latch string's always out. I know you've been going through some tough times lately, so if you ever need someone to talk to, I want you to know that the latch string is always out. latch on (to someone)to get hold of someone. I don't know where Jane is. Let me try to latch onto her. latch onto something1. Fig. to obtain something. (See also (to someone or something)">latch on(to someone or something).) I have to latch onto a hundred bucks by Friday night. I latched onto a good book about repairing plumbing. 2. Fig. to begin to understand something. When Fred finally latched onto the principles of algebra, he began to get better grades. Sue doesn't quite latch onto the proper stance in golf. latch string is always outFig. You are always welcome. Come by anytime. The latch string is always out. No need to call before you come over. For you folks, the latch string is always out. latch ontoAlso, latch on to. 1. Get hold of, grasp; also, understand, grasp mentally. For example, They latched onto a fortune in the fur trade, or Carol quickly latched on to how the sewing machine works. [c. 1930] 2. Attach oneself to, join in with, as in Rob didn't know the way so he latched on to one of the older children. [c. 1930] on the ˈlatch(British English) closed but not locked: Can you leave the door on the latch so I can get in?latchon to/onto1. To get hold of; obtain: latched on to a fortune in the fur trade. 2. To cling to. |
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