box and lock

短语

词形变化

boxed and locked boxes and locks 三单 boxes and locks boxing and locking boxing and locking 现在分词 boxed and locked 过去式 boxed and locked 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To suppress or hide (something) so that it is not readily available or capable of action.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see box, lock.

词源

From the directive to keep firearms in a box that is locked so that they are only available under considered circumstances and to authorized users.

来源：wiktionary