to lock in
[phrase form: lock]
01
锁在, 把自己锁在
to shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door
例子
The hostages were locked in a cell with no means of escape.
人质被锁在一个无法逃脱的牢房里。
02
锁住, 密封
to secure something tightly in place, preventing leakage, loss, or alteration
例子
The airtight jar locked in the freshness of the cookies.
密封罐锁住了饼干的新鲜。
03
锁定, 固定
to make something fixed or certain, preventing it from changing
例子
The negotiators locked in the terms of the agreement, preventing further disputes or alterations.
谈判者锁定了协议的条款，防止了进一步的争议或修改。
04
集中注意力, 完全专注
to enter a state of total focus or concentration on a task
Slang例子
The team will lock in to meet the tight project deadline.
团队将集中精力以满足项目的紧迫期限。
