lock away

US /lɑk əˈweɪ/

UK /lɑk əˈweɪ/

關押, 監禁

to put someone in prison or a mental institution

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The judge decided to lock away the repeat offender for a long time.

法官決定將這名慣犯關押很長時間。

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They had to lock away the patient for his own safety.

他們不得不為了病人的安全而把他關起來。

鎖好, 妥善保管

to put something in a safe place, often under lock and key

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She decided to lock away her valuable jewelry in a safe deposit box.

她決定把她珍貴的珠寶鎖起來放在保險箱裡。

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Make sure to lock away all important documents before you leave.

離開前務必將所有重要文件鎖好。