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interlocks
联锁装置；安全联锁装置
interlocks is the plural of interlock.
A safety device that prevents a machine or system from being activated in unsafe conditions.
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A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.
一种防止在不安全条件下启动的安全装置。
一种防止在不安全条件下启动的安全装置。；连锁；连结；[计] 相关; 互锁
In use
The car's interlock prevents the engine from starting unless the brake pedal is depressed.
A software interlock ensures that two processes do not access the same resource simultaneously.
The interlock on the safety gate must be engaged before the machine can operate.
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。
an interlock that [verb]
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。
the interlock of [noun]
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。
Common mistakes
The car has interlock.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。
There are two interlock in the system.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。
Connections
Collocations
- safety interlock
- 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。
- interlock switch
- 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。
- interlock mechanism
- 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。
- door interlock
- 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。
- ignition interlock
- 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。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
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。
Context & Register
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。
Pronunciation & Spelling
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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