英语词汇key怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音、固定搭配用法和短语词组及例句-英汉双解词典

key

kiː  ki 

Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense keys, present participle keying, past tense , past participle keyed

1 N-COUNT 钥匙 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. 钥匙

They put the key in the door and entered. [+ in]

他们用钥匙打开门进去了。
She reached for her coat and car keys.

她伸手拿外套和汽车钥匙。

SYN opener, door key, latchkey

2 N-COUNT [usually plural] （计算机或打字机的）键 The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it. （计算机或打字机的）键

3 N-COUNT [usually plural] （钢琴或风琴的）键 The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it. （钢琴或风琴的）键

4 N-VAR （音乐的）调 In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. （音乐的）调

...the key of A minor. [+ of]

A小调

SYN tone, sound, pitch, timbre

5 N-COUNT （地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例 The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings. （地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例

You will find a key at the front of the book.

你会在书的前面找到略语表。

SYN guide, explanation, interpretation, indicator

6 ADJ [ADJ n] 最重要的；关键的 The key person or thing in a group is the most important one. 最重要的；关键的

He is expected to be the key witness at the trial.

他将成为审判的关键证人。
Education is likely to be a key issue in the next election.

在下届选举中教育可能成为最重要的一个议题。

7 N-COUNT 关键；要诀 The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved. 关键；要诀

The key to success is to be ready from the start. [+ to]

成功的关键在于从一开始就要准备充分。
Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.

限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。

SYN answer, means, secret, solution

8 See also: master key under lock and key→see: lock

Phrasal verbs:

key in

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Thesaurus	key Also look up:
N.	code, explanation, guide 5
ADJ.	critical, important, major, vital 6

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turn a key 1

key component, key decision, key factor, key figure, key ingredient, key issue, key official, key player, key point, key question, key role, key word 6

key to success 7

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