under lock and key

相關詞: lock

成語

Definition

  1. Safely secured and stored away; protected from theft or damage.

    妥善保管

    • They keep all the important documents under lock and key in a safe.

      他们把所有的文件都锁在保险箱里。

    • To prevent any loss, all valuables were kept under lock and key in the vault.

      为了防止任何损失,所有的贵重物品都被锁在保险库里。

    • The dangerous chemicals in the lab are kept under lock and key in a locked cabinet.

      实验室里的危险化学品都被锁在一个上锁的柜子里。

  2. Imprisoned or detained in a place from which escape is impossible, typically a prison.

    (尤指罪犯)被监禁或拘留,无法逃脱。

    • After being sentenced, he was finally under lock and key in prison.

      被判刑后,他终于被关在监狱里。

    • The criminal was kept under lock and key while awaiting trial.

      这名罪犯在等待审判期间被关押。

    • The police ensured all suspects were under lock and key to prevent them from escaping.

      警方确保所有嫌疑人都被关押,以防止他们逃跑。