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the interlocking of [noun phrase] and [noun phrase]
表示两个事物之间的咬合关系。
The interlocking of the gears ensures smooth operation.
齿轮的咬合确保了平稳运行。
咬合；啮合；连锁
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咬合；啮合；连锁
the act or state of fitting together or meshing, as parts that interlock
The interlocking of the gears ensures smooth operation.
齿轮的咬合确保了平稳运行。
信号联锁装置,防止列车在交叉轨道或道岔处发生冲突。
An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
通过嵌合而接触
contact by fitting together
相互咬合或啮合的动作
the act of interlocking or meshing
The interlocking of the gears ensures smooth transmission.
齿轮的咬合确保了平稳的传动。
AI contextual example
The puzzle pieces have a tight interlocking that makes them fit perfectly.
拼图块之间的紧密咬合使它们完美契合。
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The interlocking of the bricks in the wall provides extra stability.
墙砖的咬合提供了额外的稳定性。
AI contextual example
an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
警察手臂相交组成人墙,控制住了人群
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表示两个事物之间的咬合关系。
The interlocking of the gears ensures smooth operation.
齿轮的咬合确保了平稳运行。
强调两者之间的咬合。
The interlocking between the pieces was tight.
部件之间的咬合很紧密。
常用于描述系统或部件的连锁。
The modules are designed for easy interlocking with each other.
这些模块设计成易于相互连锁。
Not this
The gears interlocking smoothly.
Use this
The gears interlock smoothly.
英语中，interlocking作为名词表示‘咬合’状态，而表示动作‘咬合在一起’需用动词interlock。汉语学习者常混淆名词与动词形式。
Not this
There are many interlocking in the machine.
Use this
There are many interlockings in the machine.
interlocking作为可数名词，其复数形式为interlockings，表示多个咬合或连锁点。汉语中‘连锁’常被视为抽象概念，故学习者易忽略可数性。
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铁路联锁
The railway interlocking prevents trains from colliding at the junction.
铁路联锁装置防止列车在道岔处相撞。
信号联锁
Signal interlocking ensures that only one train can enter the block at a time.
信号联锁确保同一时间只有一列列车能进入该闭塞区间。
电气联锁
The new electrical interlocking replaced the old mechanical system.
新的电气联锁取代了旧的机械系统。
机械联锁
Mechanical interlocking is still used on some heritage railways.
一些遗产铁路仍在使用机械联锁。
联锁机构
The interlocking mechanism of the gears must be kept well lubricated.
齿轮的联锁机构必须保持良好的润滑。
齿轮的啮合
The interlocking of gears allows power to be transferred smoothly.
齿轮的啮合使动力能够平稳传递。
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联想 inter-（互相）+ lock（锁）+ -ing：想象岔道口的信号装置像齿轮般互相咬合、锁住，防止列车冲突。
语域：formal 常见场景：railway signalling、mechanical engineering、formal or technical writing 作名词时通常用于技术性书面语境，多出现在铁路信号联锁、机械部件相互咬合等说明中；日常口语里较少单独使用，更常见的是动词 interlock 或其他表达。
这些词都与 interlocking 词尾的 /-lɑkɪŋ/ 押韵：lock、block、stock、knock、shock、rock 加上 -ing，重读元音都是 /ɑ/。注意拼写相近的 looking /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ 不押韵（元音读 /ʊ/）。
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