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lock

lock

Meaning of lock

English

to close something with a key

中文

把门锁好,使其不能被打开

lock

Pronunciation

British English
/lɒk/
American English
/lɑk/

lock with Chinese translation

lock usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I lock the door every night.

我每天晚上都锁上门。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Don't forget to lock the door when you go out.

出门时别忘了锁上门。

lock synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between lock, lock up, secure, padlock, and bolt

L
🇬🇧English
lock up

lock all doors of a building, usually when leaving

A1often

ENThe owner locks up the shop at nine.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

make safe and firmly closed

A2often

ENSecure your valuables in the room safe when you go out.

P
🇬🇧English
padlock

lock with a padlock

A2rare word

ENPlease padlock the storage locker when you finish using it.

B
🇬🇧English
bolt

lock with a bolt

A2rare word

ENHe bolted the door from the inside before sleeping.

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lock belongs to the topic "At the Hotel →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does lock mean?

to close something with a key

How do you pronounce lock?

lock is pronounced [lɒk].

How is lock used in a sentence?

我每天晚上都锁上门。 Translation: I lock the door every night.

Is lock part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, lock can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is lock part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, lock can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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