/ˈpædlɒk ||; ˈpædˌlɑk/noun [C] a type of lock that you can use for fastening gates, bicycles, etc 挂锁；扣锁 padlock verb [T] padlock sth (to sth) I padlocked my bicycle to a post. 我用扣锁把自行车锁到一根柱子上。