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
During the storm, they locked themselves in the cabin for safety.
暴风雨期间，他们为了安全将自己锁在船舱里。
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。
The vacuum-sealed bag locked in the air, preserving the food's flavor and texture.
真空密封袋锁住了空气，保持了食物的风味和质地。
03
锁定, 固定
to make something fixed or certain, preventing it from changing
例子
The investor locked in a favorable exchange rate for their currency transaction, ensuring a predictable outcome.
投资者锁定了一个有利的汇率进行货币交易，确保了可预测的结果。
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
I locked in and finished the report ahead of schedule.
我全神贯注并提前完成了报告。
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。
