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key 1 AHD[kē] D.J.[kiː]K.K.[ki]n.（名词）pl. keys 【复数】- A notched and grooved, usually metal implement that is turned to open or close a lock.钥匙：有沟槽的一种金属工具，用于开或锁住锁
- A similar device used for opening or winding:钥匙：用于开或旋转的类似装置：the key of a clock; a can that has a key attached.闹钟上发条的钥匙；配有钥匙的罐头
- A means of access, control, or possession.手段：到达、控制或占有的方法
- A vital, crucial element.关键：至关重要的基本成分
- A set of answers to a test.答案：试题的解答
- A table, gloss, or cipher for decoding or interpreting.密码本、索引：用于破译或解释的表格、词表或索引
- A device, such as a wedge or pin, inserted to lock together mechanical or structural parts.楔、栓：象楔、栓一样的一种装置，插入以使机械或结构部件锁在一起
- Architecture The keystone in the crown of an arch.【建筑学】 拱顶石：位于拱顶的塞缝石
- A button or lever that is pressed with the finger to operate a machine.键：手指触压用来操作机器的按钮或杆
- Music A button or lever that is pressed with the finger to produce or modulate the sound of an instrument, such as a clarinet or piano.【音乐】 键：用手指触压以产生或调节乐器（如单簧管、钢琴）的声音
- Music 【音乐】
- A tonal system consisting of seven tones in fixed relationship to a tonic, having a characteristic key signature and being since the Renaissance the structural foundation of the bulk of Western music; tonality.调、主音：包括七个与主音有固定关系的音色的调音系统，有独特的调号，自文艺复兴以来一直是西方音乐主体的结构基础；调性
- The principal tonality of a work:调子：主要调性：an etude in the key of E.E大调练习曲
- The pitch of a voice or other sound.声高：嗓音或其他声音的音高
- A characteristic tone or level of intensity, as of a speech or sales campaign. Often used in combination:基调：演讲或销售竞赛的特色性调子或激烈程度，常用于复合词：high-key; low-key.高调；低调
- Botany The key fruit.【植物学】 翅果
- An outline of the distinguishing characteristics of a group of organisms, used as a guide in taxonomic identification.检表：一组生物的明显特征的概括，用于指导分类检查
- Basketball An area at each end of the court between the base line and the foul line and including the jump-ball circle at the foul line:【篮球】 罚球区：球场两边的一区，位于底线和罚球线之间，包括罚球线上的跑球圈：a jump shot from the top of the key.从罚球场边的跳投
adj.（形容词）- Of crucial importance; significant:关键的；意义重大的：key decisions; the key element of the thesis.意义重大的结论；论文的中心成分
v.tr.（及物动词）keyed, key.ing, keys - To lock with or as if with a key.用或好象用钥匙锁
- Architecture To furnish (an arch) with a keystone.【建筑学】 用拱顶石装饰（拱顶）
- Music To regulate the pitch of.【音乐】 为…调音
- To bring into harmony; adjust or adapt.使和谐；调节或使适应
- To supply an explanatory key for.为…提供解答
- To operate (a device), as for typesetting by means of a keyboard.用键盘操作：操作（一个装置），如用键盘排字时
- To enter (data) into a computer by means of a keyboard.键入：用键盘把（信息）输入计算机
- To identify (a biological specimen).鉴别（一个生物种类）
key up - To make intense, excited, or nervous.使…热切、兴奋或紧张
in key - In consonance with other factors.与其他要素相协调
out of key - Not in consonance with other factors.与其他要素不协调
- Middle English kai, kei 中古英语 kai, kei
- from Old English cǣg 源自 古英语 cǣg
key 2 AHD[kē] D.J.[kiː]K.K.[ki]n.（名词）【复数】 keys - A low offshore island or reef, especially in the Gulf of Mexico; a cay.礁：（尤指墨西哥湾内）海岸以外的低岛或礁；珊瑚礁
- Alteration influenced by key variant of quay 受 key的影响 quay的变体
- of Spanish cayo * see cay 西班牙语 cayo的变化 * 参见 cay
key 3 AHD[kē] D.J.[kiː]K.K.[ki]n.（名词）【复数】 keys 【俚语】 - A kilogram of marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.一公斤：一公斤大麻、可卡因或海洛因
- Shortening and alteration of kilogram kilogram的简写和变化
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