Definition
to be hindered from moving or progressing by something
被某物困住，无法行动
He is locked in a heavy workload and cannot take a break.
他被繁重的工作量困住，无法休息。
Our plans are locked in financial issues and cannot move forward.
我们的计划被财务问题困住，无法继续进行。
The situation locked her in place, leaving her with no choice but to wait.
情况将她困在原地，让她别无选择只能等待。
If you find yourself entrenched in a situation or process, escaping or advancing becomes impossible.
深陷于…而无法脱身
Many businesses find themselves locked in a downturn and are unable to escape.
许多企业发现自己陷入低迷，无法脱身。
The argument locked them in a situation with no way to find a resolution.
争论使他们陷入了一个无法找到解决方案的境地。
She felt locked in the relationship, finding it hard to make any changes.
她觉得被困在关系中，很难做出任何改变。