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The character "闸", derived from its traditional form "閘" that incorporates the gate radical and the component "甲", initially denoted a sluice gate used to regulate water flow in canals and rivers. Its structural composition visually implies a barrier within a gateway, with the element "甲" contributing phonetically while also suggesting a sense of protective covering or closure. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond hydraulic engineering to encompass any device that controls or restrains movement, such as a brake in mechanical systems or a switch in electrical installations, illustrating a conceptual shift from physical water gates to abstract mechanisms of regulation.
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请打开那个水闸。
闸门需要维修。
洪水前关闭了所有水闸。
工程师设计了新的闸门系统。
由于电闸故障，整个大楼断电了。
他们用闸门调节水库的水位。
在紧急情况下，必须立即启动安全闸。
通过精确控制闸门的开合，可以有效地管理灌溉网络。