love lock
noun [ C ] uk/ˈlʌv ˌlɒk/ us/ˈlʌv ˌlɑːk/
（两个相爱的人锁在桥上的）情锁
a padlock (= a small metal lock with a U-shaped bar) that is fixed to a bridge as a sign of love between two people
The romantic gesture of leaving love locks on bridges has become very popular. 在桥上留下情锁这种浪漫做法已经变得非常流行。
- More examples
- The Pont des Arts bridge in Paris has thousands of love locks on it.
- Amsterdam has two bridges where romantic couples leave love locks.
- Have you ever put a love lock on a bridge?
- The idea of love locks is not new in Italy.