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to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
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锁起来, 监禁
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Example
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
The authorities locked away the suspects in separate cells pending further investigation.
02
锁上, 放入锁定地点
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Example
The laboratory technician locked away hazardous chemicals in a designated storage area.
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
The family locked away their grandmother 's old diary, preserving its privacy and sentimental value.
to lock oneself away
01
把自己锁起来, 隔绝自己
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
例子
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
The authorities locked away the suspects in separate cells pending further investigation.
The court ordered the individual to be locked away in a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
The parents struggled with the decision to lock away their troubled child for their own safety and well-being.
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