khoá an toàn
Definition
- Noun:
- Safety lock: A device designed to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation, access, or release, often used on firearms, machinery, or containers to ensure safety.
- Safety catch: A mechanism, especially on a weapon or piece of equipment, that prevents it from being fired or operated accidentally.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trước khi cất súng, hãy luôn kiểm tra khoá an toàn. (Before storing the gun, always check the safety lock.)
- Chiếc máy này có khoá an toàn để ngăn ngừa tai nạn. (This machine has a safety lock to prevent accidents.)
- Anh ta bật khoá an toàn trước khi bắn. (He released the safety catch before firing.)
Advanced Usage
"khoá an toàn trẻ em": child safety lock.
- Tủ thuốc nên có khoá an toàn trẻ em. (Medicine cabinets should have child safety locks.)
"khoá an toàn cửa": door safety lock/security lock.
- Chúng tôi lắp khoá an toàn cửa mới cho căn hộ. (We installed a new door safety lock for the apartment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khoá (n): lock.
- An toàn (adj): safe, secure.
Synonyms
- Khoá bảo hiểm: safety lock (less common).
- Chốt an toàn: safety latch, safety pin.
Related Phrases
Bật khoá an toàn: to engage/set the safety lock.
- Nhớ bật khoá an toàn khi không sử dụng. (Remember to engage the safety lock when not in use.)
Tắt khoá an toàn: to disengage/release the safety lock.
- Chỉ tắt khoá an toàn khi bạn sẵn sàng bắn. (Only release the safety lock when you are ready to fire.)