[transitive] be locked in/into sth to be involved in a discussion or an argument that continues for a long time
陷入，卷入（长时间的讨论或争论）◆The company is still locked in talks with its bankers.
这公司和银行家的会谈仍然处於胶着状态。◆The two sides are locked in a bitter legal dispute.
双方陷入了激烈的法律纠纷。⨁be locked in discussions / negotiations / talks
陷入讨论／谈判／会谈 ⨁ be locked in an argument / a battle / conflict / dispute
陷入辩论／战斗／冲突／争论 ●lock ˈhorns (with sb) (over sth)to get involved in an argument or a dispute with sb
（就某事）卷入（与某人的）争论（或争端）
●ˌlock sth aˈway (also ˌlock sth ˈup) to put money into an investment that you cannot easily turn into cash
搁死或封锁资金（把资金作不易兑现的投资）◆Investors should think carefully before locking up their money in a long-term annuity.
投资者将自己的钱搁死在长期年金之前应该认真考虑。●ˌlock ˈinto sth
(Finance 金融) to agree to pay or receive a fixed rate of interest for a fixed period of time
（固定期限内）同意支付或接受（固定利率）◆We were able to lock into a very good interest rate.
我们能够收到很高利率的利息。●ˌlock sb/sth/yourself ˈinto sthto involve sb, sth or yourself in a situation that cannot easily be changed
使某人／某事物／自己陷入（不易改变的）环境中◆It is not advisable to lock yourself into a lease agreement that is longer than necessary.
使你自己签订不必要这麽长的租赁协议是不明智的。●ˌlock sb ˈout (of sth)

1. (HR 人力资源) (about an employer) to refuse to allow workers into their place of work until they agree to particular conditions
   （雇主在工人答应某些条件前）不准工人进入工作地点◆Employers have locked striking workers out of the factory.
   雇主不准罢工工人进入工厂。  ➡  lockout