interlock
US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈlɑːk/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/
動詞
互鎖, 嚙合
to connect or be connected by fitting into each other's parts
範例:
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The gears interlock to transmit power.
齒輪相互嚙合以傳遞動力。
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Their fingers interlocked as they walked.
他們走路時，手指緊扣在一起。
名詞
聯鎖, 聯鎖裝置
a device or system that connects or coordinates with another to ensure proper operation or safety
範例:
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The safety interlock prevents the machine from operating if the guard is open.
安全聯鎖裝置可防止機器在防護罩打開時運行。
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The electrical system has an interlock to prevent short circuits.
電氣系統具有聯鎖裝置以防止短路。