to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
关押, 监禁
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
例子
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
当局将危险罪犯关押在最高安全级别的监狱中。
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
病人被关在精神病院进行观察。
02
锁起来, 妥善保管
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
例子
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
珠宝商将珍贵的宝石锁在保险库中保管。
The homeowner locked away their important documents in a fireproof safe.
房主将他们重要的文件锁在防火保险箱里。
to lock oneself away
01
把自己关起来, 自我隔离
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
例子
She locked herself away in her room to study for the exams.
她把自己锁在房间里学习考试。
Writers sometimes lock themselves away to concentrate on their work.
作家有时会把自己关起来以专注于工作。
