1
the interlock between [noun] and [noun]
表示两个部件之间的连锁关系。
The interlock between the two gears prevents slippage.
两个齿轮之间的互锁防止滑动。
联锁装置；安全联锁装置
interlocks — plural of interlock
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
联锁装置；安全联锁装置
A safety device that prevents a machine or system from being activated in unsafe conditions.
The interlock between the two gears prevents slippage.
两个齿轮之间的互锁防止滑动。
一种防止在不安全条件下启动的安全装置。
A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.
The car's interlock prevents the engine from starting unless the brake pedal is depressed.
汽车的互锁装置防止引擎在刹车踏板未踩下时启动。
A software interlock ensures that two processes do not access the same resource simultaneously.
软件互锁确保两个进程不会同时访问同一资源。
The interlock on the safety gate must be engaged before the machine can operate.
安全门的互锁必须接合，机器才能运行。
表示两个部件之间的连锁关系。
The interlock between the two gears prevents slippage.
两个齿轮之间的互锁防止滑动。
使用that引导定语从句描述互锁装置的功能。
An interlock that stops the machine when the door is open is essential.
当门打开时停止机器的互锁装置是必不可少的。
表示抽象概念之间的互锁。
The interlock of security protocols ensures safe operation.
安全协议的互锁确保了安全操作。
Not this
The car has interlock.
Use this
The car has an interlock.
interlock 作为可数名词时要加不定冠词 a/an，表示某个具体的连锁装置。
Not this
There are two interlock in the system.
Use this
There are two interlocks in the system.
interlock 的复数形式为 interlocks，表示多个连锁装置时需要加 -s。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
安全联锁装置
The machine only runs when the safety interlock is closed.
只有当安全联锁装置闭合时，机器才会运转。
联锁开关
An interlock switch cuts off power when the panel is opened.
打开面板时，联锁开关会切断电源。
联锁机构
The interlock mechanism prevents the door from opening during operation.
联锁机构可防止门在运行期间打开。
门联锁装置
This dishwasher has a door interlock that stops the cycle if the door is opened.
这台洗碗机装有门联锁装置，如果门被打开就会停止运行。
点火联锁装置
Repeat offenders may be required to install an ignition interlock in their car.
屡犯者可能被要求在车上安装点火联锁装置。
Use interlocks naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记法：inter（之间）＋lock（锁）＝互相锁定；安全联锁装置在条件不安全时锁住，防止启动。
语域：formal 常见场景：safety engineering documents、equipment operation manuals、industrial control system specifications 该义项为正式的技术用语，通常出现在安全工程、设备手册等书面说明中，口语里较少使用。
这些词都与 interlock 词尾的 -lock /lɒk/ 押韵：lock、clock、block、stock、shock、rock。注意形近词 interlocutor /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ 结尾发音不同，并不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY, WORDNET.