plural keys
plural keys
Learner's definition of KEY
[count]
1
a : a device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile钥匙 ◊ The usual type of key is a small metal object that you insert into a narrow opening and turn.常规的钥匙是一个小的金属物体,可将其插入一个狭小的锁孔并转动以开锁。
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You need the key to get into the drawer.你要有钥匙才能打开抽屉。
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She turned the key and opened the door.她转动钥匙,打开了门。
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house/car keys房门/汽车钥匙
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the ignition key of a car汽车的点火钥匙
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the key to the lock开锁的钥匙
— often used figuratively
常用作比喻 — see also latchkey, passkey, skeleton key b : a device that looks like a key and that is used to turn something(用于转动某物的)钥匙,扳手 2
: something that is necessary in order to do or achieve something(达到目的的)关键,要诀—
usually singular通常用单数 —
usually + to 3
a : something that provides an explanation or solution解答;答案 —
usually + to b : a list of words or phrases that explain the meaning of symbols or abbreviations符号表;略语表 4
a : any one of the buttons of a computer or typewriter that you push with your fingers(计算机、打字机等的)键 — see picture at computer; see also function key, shift key b : any one of the parts that you push with your fingers to play a piano or similar musical instrument(钢琴等乐器的)键 5
music : a system of musical tones based on a scale beginning on the note for which the system is named调;主音
under lock and key
— see 1lock 2 key /ˈkiː/ adjective
Learner's definition of KEY
: extremely important极重要的;关键性的 -
He's a key player/person in the organization.他是组织里的核心成员/人物。
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The key question is “Can we afford it?”关键问题是“我们买得起吗”。
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Underline key words and phrases as you read.阅读时要把关键词和短语划出来。
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Their votes were key in getting the bill passed.他们的投票对此法案的通过至关重要。
3 key /ˈkiː/ verb
keys; keyed; keying
keys; keyed; keying
Learner's definition of KEY
[+ object]
1
: to enter (information) by using the keys of a computer, typewriter, etc.键入,用键盘输入(信息等) —
often + in —
often + into 2
US, informal : to have the most important part in (something)成为取得…的关键因素
key to
[phrasal verb] chiefly US 1
key (something) to (something or someone) : to make (something) suitable for (a particular use or type of person)使…适合 —
often used as (be) keyed to常用作(be) keyed to 2
key (something) to (something) : to change (something) in a way that is closely related to (something else)使(某物)与(另一事物)紧密相关 —
usually used as (be) keyed to通常用作(be) keyed to -
The amount of money they receive is keyed to the rate of inflation. [=the amount increases or decreases if the rate of inflation increases or decreases]他们收到的金额与通货膨胀率紧密相关。
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Diets are keyed to a person's lifestyle and weight-loss goal.日常饮食跟个人的生活方式和减肥目标密切相关。
4 key /ˈkiː/ noun
plural keys
plural keys
Learner's definition of KEY
1
[count] : a low island or reef低岛;暗礁
2
the Keys : a group of small islands off the southern coast of Florida(美国佛罗里达州南部海岸的)礁岛群