keynote
US
UK keynote n: figurative (idea: main, principle)
SC 主旨 zhǔ zhǐ
SC 要旨 zhǔ zhǐ，yào zhǐ
The keynote of his address was the need for immediate action.
keynote n as adj: figurative (speech: setting the theme) (演说)
SC 基调的
SC 设下基调的
SC 设下主题的
The keynote speech was delivered by a famous linguist.
一位著名的语言学家进行了基调演讲。
keynote n: (music: first note of scale) (音乐)
SC 主音 zhǔ yīn
When you listen to the melody you should be able to hear the keynote.
keynote address, keynote speech, keynote n: (opening speech) (会议)
SC 开幕词
SC 主题发言 zhǔ tí fā yán
We've asked the President to give the keynote address at next year's conference. The general's keynote speech caused controversy amongst the conference delegates.
我们已经邀请总统在明年的会议上做开幕词。
将军的主题发言在参会代表中引发了争议。
keynote speaker n: ([sb]: gives opening speech)
SC 主讲人
TC 主講人
TC 主講人