lockdown

language: zh

definitions

  1. noun
    A state of strict confinement or restriction, often imposed by authorities to prevent the spread of disease or during a security crisis.
    zh: 严格限制或封锁状态
  2. noun
    A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
    zh: 系统、市场或流程因外部压力或监管干预而完全停止的状态
  3. verb
    To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.
    zh: 严格限制访问或移动，通常通过锁门或关闭设施实现

examples

  1. The government announced a nationwide lockdown to curb the virus outbreak.

    政府宣布全国封锁以遏制病毒爆发。

  2. Regulatory pushback led to a systemic lockdown in the financial sector.

    监管反弹导致金融部门出现系统性封锁。

  3. Security teams will lockdown the building immediately after the alarm sounds.

    警报响起后，安保团队将立即封锁大楼。