新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

unlock

英  [ˌʌnˈlɒk]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • unlocks , unlocking , unlocked

    1[T 及物动词] 用钥匙打开

    If you unlock something such as a door, a room, or a container that has a lock, you open it using a key.

    双语例句

    例:

    He unlocked the car and threw the coat on to the back seat.

    他用钥匙打开车门,将外套扔到了后座。

    2[T 及物动词] 发掘(潜力) , 揭开(秘密)

    If you unlock the potential or the secrets of something or someone, you release them.

    双语例句

    例:

    The point of the competition is to encourage all people to unlock their hidden potential.

    竞赛的目的是激励所有人发掘其隐藏的潜力。