"lock away" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 锁起来
• 储存

Definition

把某物放在保险的地方并锁起来；也常指把人关进监狱或隔离开来。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语，用于物品（如“lock away 贵重物品”）或人（如“lock away 罪犯”）。强调加倍安全或与外界隔绝，不只是简单锁门。

Examples

Please lock away your money in the safe.

请把你的钱**锁起来**放进保险箱。

The toys were locked away in the closet.

玩具被**锁在**橱柜里了。

He was locked away for ten years.

他被**关押**了十年。

I always lock away my passport when I travel.

我出门时总会把护照**锁起来**。

Some people believe it's wrong to lock away those who are sick.

有些人认为**把**病人**关起来**是不对的。

If you don't want anyone to find your diary, just lock it away.

如果你不想让别人发现你的日记，就**锁起来**吧。