"latched" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 閂上
• 扣上

Definition

用門閂或釦子將門、窗或閘牢牢關閉或固定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於描述用門閂或釦子固定門窗。常在被動語態中使用。'Latched onto'還可比喻“緊緊抓住一個想法”。'Latched'與'locked'不同，後者更為牢固。

Examples

The gate was latched to keep the dog inside.

大門**閂上**了，防止狗跑出去。

Make sure the window is latched before you leave.

離開前請確保窗戶已經**閂上**。

The box is latched so it doesn't open accidentally.

盒子已經**扣上**，以免不小心打開。

I thought the door was latched, but it swung open.

我以為門已經**閂上**了，結果卻開了。

She carefully latched the suitcase before heading out.

她出門前仔細將手提箱**扣上**。

The baby gate stays latched so the toddler can’t get into the kitchen.

嬰兒門一直**閂上**，這樣小孩進不去廚房。