latch
US /lætʃ/
UK /lætʃ/
名詞
門閂, 插銷
a metal bar with a catch and a lever used for fastening a door or gate
範例:
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He lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.
他抬起門閂，把門推開。
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Make sure the garden gate has a secure latch.
確保花園門有牢固的門閂。
動詞
1.
fasten (a door or gate) with a latch
範例:
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She closed the door and latched it securely.
她關上門，並牢牢地閂上了。
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Don't forget to latch the gate when you leave.
離開時別忘了閂上大門。
2.
抓住, 依附
grasp or attach to something
範例:
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The baby tried to latch onto her mother's finger.
嬰兒試圖抓住母親的手指。
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The dog latched onto the ball and wouldn't let go.
狗抓住球不放。
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