latch

lætʃ
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
n. catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
v. fasten with a latch

中文翻译

n. 门闩
vi. 上闩, 抓住, 占有
vt. 闩上
[计] 门闩线路; 锁存器

1
Collins 星级
14,085
BNC 频率
11,948
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记忆技巧

latch 本身是一个完整的词，没有明显的词根或词缀，但可以联想到与“锁住”或“固定”相关的概念。

例句

1. Please make sure to latch the door before leaving the house.
请确保在离开家之前把门锁上。
2. The child was able to latch onto his mother’s leg for comfort.
孩子能够紧紧抓住妈妈的腿以寻求安慰。
3. I always forget to latch the window when it rains.
我总是在下雨时忘记锁窗户。

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