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

¹ key /ˈkiː/ noun

plural keys

¹ key

/ˈkiː/

noun

plural keys

Learner's definition of KEY

[count]

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。

You need the key to get into the drawer.你要有钥匙才能打开抽屉。
She turned the key and opened the door.她转动钥匙，打开了门。
house/car keys房门/汽车钥匙
the ignition key of a car汽车的点火钥匙
the key to the lock开锁的钥匙

— often used figuratively常用作比喻

That woman holds the key to his heart.那个女人掌握着打开他心扉的钥匙。

— 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

a key for winding a clock给钟表上弦的扳手

: 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

If you want to improve your health, exercise is the key.如果你想改善健康状况，锻炼是关键。

— usually + to

The key to hitting the ball well is following through on your stroke.击球成功的关键是做好击打的随球动作。
Hard work is the key to success.勤勉工作是成功的关键。

a : something that provides an explanation or solution解答；答案 — usually + to

the key to a riddle谜底

b : a list of words or phrases that explain the meaning of symbols or abbreviations符号表；略语表

Use the key to decode the symbols.用符号表来解读这些符号。
a pronunciation key发音表

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

He tapped away at the keys, typing his letter.他不停地敲击键盘，在写一封信。

— 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

She sat down at the piano and put her hands on the keys.她在钢琴前坐下，把双手放在琴键上。

music : a system of musical tones based on a scale beginning on the note for which the system is named调；主音

the key of C*C调
The symphony changes key from G major to E minor.交响乐从G大调变到E小调。

under lock and key

— see ¹lock

— compare ⁴key

² key /ˈkiː/ adjective

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。
The key question is “Can we afford it?”关键问题是“我们买得起吗”。
Underline key words and phrases as you read.阅读时要把关键词和短语划出来。
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

³ key

/ˈkiː/

verb

keys; keyed; keying

Learner's definition of KEY

[+ object]

: to enter (information) by using the keys of a computer, typewriter, etc.键入，用键盘输入（信息等）

The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist.打字员正在录入对原稿的改动。

— often + in

In order to gain access to the network, you first have to key in [=type in] your name and password.要登录网络，首先要键入用户名和密码。

— often + into

The cashier keyed each price into the cash register.出纳员把每笔价格都输入收银机。

US, informal : to have the most important part in (something)成为取得…的关键因素

Defense keyed the victory.防守是取胜的关键。

key to

[phrasal verb] chiefly US

key (something) to (something or someone) : to make (something) suitable for (a particular use or type of person)使…适合

I try to key my lectures to my audience.我尽量使演讲符合听众的要求。

— often used as (be) keyed to常用作(be) keyed to

The educational program is keyed to the needs of working women.这项教育计划是针对职业女性的需求制订的。

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。
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

⁴ key

/ˈkiː/

noun

plural keys

Learner's definition of KEY

[count] : a low island or reef低岛；暗礁

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

— compare ¹key

单词	key
释义	key (adjective) key (verb) key (noun) key 16 ENTRIES FOUND: key (noun) key (adjective) key (verb) key (noun) keyed up (adjective) key chain (noun) key lime (noun) key ring (noun) function key (noun) low-key (adjective) master key (noun) off-key (adjective) shift key (noun) skeleton key (noun) tab key (noun) lock (noun) ¹ key /ˈkiː/ noun plural keys ¹ key /ˈkiː/ noun 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。 You need the key to get into the drawer.你要有钥匙才能打开抽屉。 She turned the key and opened the door.她转动钥匙，打开了门。 house/car keys房门/汽车钥匙 the ignition key of a car汽车的点火钥匙 the key to the lock开锁的钥匙 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 That woman holds the key to his heart.那个女人掌握着打开他心扉的钥匙。 — 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 a key for winding a clock给钟表上弦的扳手 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 If you want to improve your health, exercise is the key.如果你想改善健康状况，锻炼是关键。 — usually + to The key to hitting the ball well is following through on your stroke.击球成功的关键是做好击打的随球动作。 Hard work is the key to success.勤勉工作是成功的关键。 3 a : something that provides an explanation or solution解答；答案 — usually + to the key to a riddle谜底 b : a list of words or phrases that explain the meaning of symbols or abbreviations符号表；略语表 Use the key to decode the symbols.用符号表来解读这些符号。 a pronunciation key发音表 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 He tapped away at the keys, typing his letter.他不停地敲击键盘，在写一封信。 — 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 She sat down at the piano and put her hands on the keys.她在钢琴前坐下，把双手放在琴键上。 5 music : a system of musical tones based on a scale beginning on the note for which the system is named调；主音 the key of CC调 The symphony changes key* from G major to E minor.交响乐从G大调变到E小调。 under lock and key — see ¹lock — compare ⁴key ² key /ˈkiː/ adjective 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。 The key question is “Can we afford it?”关键问题是“我们买得起吗”。 Underline key words and phrases as you read.阅读时要把关键词和短语划出来。 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 ³ key /ˈkiː/ verb 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） The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist.打字员正在录入对原稿的改动。 — often + in In order to gain access to the network, you first have to key in [=type in] your name and password.要登录网络，首先要键入用户名和密码。 — often + into The cashier keyed each price into the cash register.出纳员把每笔价格都输入收银机。 2 US, informal : to have the most important part in (something)成为取得…的关键因素 Defense keyed the victory.防守是取胜的关键。 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 I try to key my lectures to my audience.我尽量使演讲符合听众的要求。 — often used as (be) keyed to常用作(be) keyed to The educational program is keyed to the needs of working women.这项教育计划是针对职业女性的需求制订的。 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。 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 ⁴ key /ˈkiː/ noun 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 — compare ¹key
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