| 释义 |
key
[ki:] noun countable
LOCK 锁
ESSENTIAL
■a piece of metal that has been cut into a special shape and is used for opening or closing a lock, starting a car engine, etc 锁匙•car/door keys车／门锁匙
[ki:] noun countable
PART 部件
ADVANCED
■any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer, typewriter or musical instrument to produce letters, numbers, symbols or musical notes （电脑、打字机或乐器的）键
[ki:] noun countable
MUSICAL NOTES 音调
■a set of musical notes based on one particular note 调，主音•The song changes key halfway through.歌曲在中间部分调子变了。 •the key of C minorC小调
[ki:] noun countable
LIST 列表
■a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean （地图、书等的）符号说明，图例
[ki:] noun countable
the key to sth
■the best or only way to achieve something 实现…的关键；完成…的要诀•Hard work is the key to success.勤奋是成功的关键。
[ki:] adjective
ESSENTIAL
■very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things 极重要的，关键性的•She was a key figure in the international art world.她是国际艺术界的重要人物。 •a key factor in tackling the problem解决问题的关键因素
[ki:] verb
Phrasal Verbs [M] key sth in
■to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard 用键盘输入（讯息）
⇒ See also keyboard
[ki:] verb
Phrasal Verbs [usually passive] key sth to sb
■to arrange or plan something so that it is suitable for a particular person or situation 使适合于；针对…安排（或计划）•The books are keyed to the interests of very young children.这些书是针对幼儿的兴趣而专门设计的。 |