Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #14403
interlockings
咬合；啮合；连锁
interlockings is the plural of interlocking.
the act or state of fitting together or meshing, as parts that interlock
- 1.
An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
信号联锁装置,防止列车在交叉轨道或道岔处发生冲突。
- 2.
contact by fitting together
通过嵌合而接触
- 3.
the act of interlocking or meshing
相互咬合或啮合的动作
联锁装置；联锁；信号联锁装置,防止列车在交叉轨道或道岔处发生冲突。；通过嵌合而接触；相互咬合或啮合的动作；连锁的
In use
The interlocking of the gears ensures smooth transmission.
The puzzle pieces have a tight interlocking that makes them fit perfectly.
The interlocking of the bricks in the wall provides extra stability.
an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check
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。
interlocking between [noun phrase]
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。
Connections
Collocations
- railway interlocking
- 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。
- signal interlocking
- 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。
- electrical interlocking
- 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。
- mechanical interlocking
- 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。
- interlocking mechanism
- 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。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
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。
Context & Register
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。
Pronunciation & Spelling
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/）。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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