Latch Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫætʃ/
lach
/lˈætʃ/
lach
释义
A latch is a small device used to fasten a door, gate, or window so it stays closed until you open it.
用法与细微差别
'Latch' is a noun and sometimes used as a verb (to latch). Commonly used around doors, gates, or windows. In technical contexts, can also refer to an electrical switch (rare in daily life). Not the same as 'lock'—a latch usually doesn't require a key.
Spanish: pestillo - cerrojo (pequeño)Portuguese (BR): trinco - trava (porta/portão)Portuguese (PT): trinco - lingueta (porta/portão)Chinese (Simplified): 门闩 - 插销Chinese (Traditional): 門閂 - 插銷Hindi: कुंडीArabic: مزلاجBengali: আঁটা - চিটকিনিRussian: запор - защёлкаJapanese: 掛け金Vietnamese: chốtKorean: 걸쇠Turkish: sürgü - mandalUrdu: کنڈی - چٹخنیIndonesian: pengait - kait
例句
Please close the door and slide the latch.
basic
The window latch is broken.
basic
He put a latch on the garden gate.
basic
Make sure you hear the latch click when you close the door.
natural
The cat knows how to lift the latch and escape.
natural
I always forget to use the top latch at night.
natural