锁
lock; lock up; chain; sewing method; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 29 examplesnoun
lock; metal fastener
Refers to a metal device used to secure doors, windows, or objects that requires a key, password, or card to open
The lock on the door is broken; we need to replace it with a new one.
This safe has an electronic combination lock and is very secure.
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I accidentally locked the key in the room.
Could you help me figure out how to open this lock?
Modern smart locks can be controlled with a mobile phone.
verb
to lock; to fasten with a lock
Can be used literally for physical locking or figuratively to describe facial expressions
Remember to lock the door before going out to prevent thieves from entering.
He locked the important documents in the drawer.
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Upon hearing this news, her eyebrows immediately furrowed deeply.
Please lock your luggage and keep valuables with you.
The old man sat at the door with a worried frown, not knowing what he was thinking about.
adjective
lock-shaped; resembling a lock
literaryDescribes things that have the shape or appearance of a lock
There is a stone lock on this stone bridge, which looks very ancient.
There are several iron lock-shaped weights among the fitness equipment in the park.
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The design of this ornament was inspired by traditional copper locks.
He has collected many ancient locks of different shapes, which are very precious.
A strangely shaped jade lock is on display in the museum.
noun
chain; shackle
literaryRefers to chains used for binding or restraining, often in historical or metaphorical contexts
The prisoners were bound by heavy shackles and lost their freedom.
The revolutionary martyrs broke free from the shackles of the feudal system with their blood.
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The shackles of the mind are sometimes more可怕 than physical restraints.
He felt as if he was bound by invisible chains and couldn't move forward.
This painting depicts a warrior breaking chains and pursuing freedom.
verb
to overlock; to serge (sewing)
technicalSpecific sewing technique for finishing edges or creating buttonholes with dense, diagonal stitches
The cuffs of this garment need to be overlocked so they won't come undone.
Mom serged the edges of the pants on the sewing machine, and it looks very professional.
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The buttonholes on this shirt are neatly overlocked.
She learned how to hand-sew buttonholes, which is a traditional craft.
This clothing factory has introduced the latest overlocking equipment, improving production efficiency.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Suǒ
My friend's surname is Suǒ, which is not a very common last name.
Mr. Suǒ is the legal advisor of our company.
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Professor Suǒ has high academic achievements in the field of history.
It was the first time I met someone with the surname Suǒ, and I thought this last name was very special.