key
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A key is a specially shaped piece of metal that you place in a lock and turn in order to open or lock a door, or to start or stop the engine of a vehicle. 鈅匙
They put the key in the door and entered. 他們用鈅匙開了門然後走了進去。
2. N-COUNT The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it. 鍵
Finally, press the Delete key. 最後，按刪除鍵。
3. N-COUNT The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it. 琴鍵
...the black and white keys on a piano keyboard. …一架鋼琴鍵磐上的黑白琴鍵。
4. N-VAR In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. 調
...the key of A minor. …A小調。
5. N-COUNT The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings. 略語記號
You will find a key at the front of the book. 你在書的前麪會看到一個略語記號。
6. ADJ The key person or thing in a group is the most important one. 關鍵的[ADJ n]
He is expected to be the key witness at the trial. 預計他將成爲讅判時的關鍵証人。
7. N-COUNT The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved. 關鍵
The key to success is to be ready from the start. 成功的關鍵是從一開始就做好準備。
8. N-COUNT A key is a small low island or reef, especially one in the Gulf of Mexico. (尤指墨西哥灣內的) 低島; 礁
...the Florida Keys. …彿羅裡達群島。
9. V to scratch the paintwork of (a car) with a key 用鈅匙刮(汽車的)漆麪
返回 key
key /kiː/ (keying,keyed,keys)
剑桥词典
- She fumbled around in her handbag , looking for her key.
- I heard someone turn a key in the lock .
- Give me the car keys - you're in no fit state to drive .
- She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag .
- Please hand in your keys at reception on your departure from the hotel .
- If you press this key, the computer screen will clear .
- Press and hold down the control key while you press '9'.
- Press the return key twice to leave a blank line .
- Use this key to toggle between the two typefaces .
- He ran his fingers over the piano keys.
key noun [C] (LOCK)
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.鈅匙
car /door keys 車／門鈅匙
例句
key noun [C] (PART)
any of the set of moving parts that you press with your fingers on a computer keyboard , or musical instrument to produce letters , numbers , symbols , or musical notes（計算機、打字機或樂器的）鍵
範例
key noun [C] (MUSICAL NOTES)
a set of musical notes based on one particular note
調，主音
The song changes key halfway through. 歌曲在中間部分調子變了。
the key of C minor C小調
key noun [C] (SYMBOLS)
a list of the symbols used in a map or book with explanations of what they mean
（地圖、書等的）符號說明，圖例
key noun [C] (ANSWERS)
a list of the answers to the questions in an exercise or test（練習或考試的）問題答案
See the key to test 3 on page 176. 在176頁可以找到測試三的答案。