lockdown

'lɔkdajn

n. the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)

n. <美>(对囚犯的)一级防范禁闭, 一级防范禁闭期

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使用频率

lockdown 由 lock（锁）和 down（向下）组成，表示把某个地方锁住，不让人出入。

例句

1. The city went into lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus.

该城市进入封锁状态以防止病毒传播。

2. During the lockdown, many people worked from home.

在封锁期间，很多人选择在家工作。

3. Schools were closed for several weeks during the lockdown.

在封锁期间，学校关闭了几个星期。