时间: 2025-04-24 14:38:28
英: [kiː]
n. (打字机等的)键;关键;钥匙
vt. 键入;锁上;调节…的音调;提供线索
vi. 使用钥匙
adj. 关键的
n. (Key)人名;(英)基;(德、荷、瑞典)凯
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词源分析:该词源自古英语“cāg”,其根源可以追溯到原始日耳曼语“*kagwaz”,表示“钥匙”的概念。没有明显的前缀和后缀。
历史背景:该词的首次记录可追溯到公元前约800年。古代文化中,钥匙象征着权力和安全。
课本:在**的英语教材中,小学四年级及以上的教材往往会涉及该单词;在牛津和美国的教材中,通常在初中阶段引入。
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通过以上分析,用户可以更全面地理解和运用“key”这个单词。
[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. 钥匙
例:They put the key in the door and entered.他们用钥匙开了门然后走了进去。
[N-COUNT] The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it. 键
例:Finally, press the Delete key.最后,按删除键。
[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. 琴键
例:...the black and white keys on a piano keyboard.…一架钢琴键盘上的黑白琴键。
[N-VAR] In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. 调
例:...the key of A minor.…A小调。
[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. 略语记号
例:You will find a key at the front of the book.你在书的前面会看到一个略语记号。
[[ADJ n]] The key person or thing in a group is the most important one. 关键的
例:He is expected to be the key witness at the trial.预计他将成为审判时的关键证人。
[N-COUNT] The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved. 关键
例:The key to success is to be ready from the start.成功的关键是从一开始就做好准备。
[N-COUNT] A key is a small low island or reef, especially one in the Gulf of Mexico. (尤指墨西哥湾内的) 低岛; 礁
例:...the Florida Keys.…佛罗里达群岛。