【key】的翻译、意思

英: [kiː]

1.n. （打字机等的）键；关键；钥匙

2.vt. 键入；锁上；调节…的音调；提供线索

3.vi. 使用钥匙

4.adj. 关键的

5.n. (Key)人名；(英)基；(德、荷、瑞典)凯

CET4   TEM4    ( keying, keyed, keys ) 

1. [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。

2. [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。

3. [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。

4. [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。

5. [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。

6. [[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。

7. [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。

8. [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。