●be ˌlocked ˈinto sth ( become/get ˌlocked ˈinto sth) to be in a particular situation, or behave in a particular way, that you cannot change无法摆脱（某一状况）；积习难改◆The government is locked into a policy of reducing taxes. 政府难以从减税政策中抽身。◆Older horses can get locked into bad habits. 老马难以改掉过去养成的恶习。[be + v + prep]