lock-up的词源

英文词源

lock-up (n.)

"detention cell for offenders," 1838, perhaps short for earlier lock-up house; from lock (v.) + up. Meaning "action of locking up" is from 1845. The verbal phrase lock up is recorded from early 15c.

中文词源

lock-up：拘留所

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