释义 |
unˈlocking, vbl. n. [f. unlock v.] The action of the verb, in various senses.
[1719Boyer Dict. Royal ii, Unlocking, ouverture, l'action d'ouvrir.] 1825J. Nicholson Operat. Mechanic 509 The scape-wheel teeth..[being] under-cut for the purpose of avoiding friction..and for safe unlocking. 1890Retrospect Med. CII. 128 The sudden unlocking of abnormal metabolic processes. attrib.1850Chubb Locks & Keys 25 An unlocking notch in the outer edge of the slider. 1884F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 276 Unlocking Resistance..[is] the resistance opposed to unlocking..by the draw of the locking faces. |