key 的英语意思
keykey1 /kiː/ noun [countable] 
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lock a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etc一种特殊形状的小金属件，插入锁中旋转以锁门、开门或启动汽车等；钥匙house/car keys
I lost my house keys.我把家里的钥匙弄丢了。 A bunch of keys hung from his belt.一串钥匙挂在他的腰带上。key to I can lend you a spare key to the store until you get one cut (=made).在你配（=复制）好一把钥匙之前，我可以把店里的备用钥匙借给你。 ► Don’t say ‘the key of’ something. Say the key to something. → master key2important part the key the part of a plan, action etc that will make it possible for it to succeed使计划、行动等得以成功的关键部分；关键key to Working well as a team is the key to success.团队的良好协作是成功的关键。 a discovery that may hold the key to our understanding of the universe一项可能掌握解开宇宙奥秘关键的发现3computer the buttons that you press on a computer keyboard to operate the computer用来操作电脑的键盘上的按键；键: Press the ‘Escape’ key to exit.按"Escape"键退出。hot key/shortcut key (=a special key on a computer, that does specific things)（=电脑上执行特定功能的特殊按键）4music a)[usually plural] the wooden or metal parts that you press on a piano and some wind instruments in order to play them钢琴和某些管乐器上用于演奏的木质或金属琴键；键: piano keys钢琴琴键 b)a scale of notes that begins with one particular note, or the quality of sound this scale has以某一特定音符开始的音阶，或该音阶所具有的音质；调: a tune in the key of A minor一首A小调的曲子5map/drawing a list of the signs, colours etc used on a map or technical drawing etc that explains what they mean地图或技术图纸等上所用符号、颜色等含义的说明列表；图例6test the printed answers to a test or set of questions in a book书中测验或一系列问题的印刷答案；答案7island [usually plural] a small flat island, especially one that is part of a group near the coast小礁岛；尤指近海岸群岛之一的低平小岛: the Florida Keys佛罗里达群岛COLLOCATIONS词语搭配ADJECTIVES/NOUN + key形容词/名词 + keya spare key (=an extra key)· Never hide your spare key under the doormat.· 切勿将备用钥匙藏在门垫下面。door key· I’ll get a new door key cut for you.· 我去帮你配一把新的门钥匙。car keys· She left her car keys on the hall table.· 她把车钥匙留在了门厅的桌子上。house keys· I’ve lost my house keys.· 我把家里的钥匙弄丢了。the front/back door key· She felt in her pocket for the front door key.· 她在口袋里摸索前门的钥匙。the ignition key (=the key that starts a car or engine)· Sam turned the ignition key and drove slowly away.· 萨姆转动点火钥匙，缓缓开车离去。phrases短语a bunch/set of keys (=a group of keys kept together)· He took out a huge bunch of keys and unlocked the door.· 他掏出一大串钥匙，打开了门。the key to a door/house/cupboard (=the key that opens a door/house/cupboard)· Has anyone seen the key to the garage door?· 有没有人看到车库门的钥匙？verbs动词put a key in a lock/the door· I put the key in the lock, but it wouldn’t turn.· 我把钥匙插进锁孔，但转不动。insert a key formal正式 (=put it in a lock)· She inserted the key into the lock.· 她将钥匙插入锁孔。turn a key· He climbed into his car and turned the key.· 他钻进车里，转动了钥匙。cut a key (=make one)· Could you get a key cut for me?· 你能帮我配把钥匙吗？jangle your keys (=move them so they make a ringing sound)· He walked off down the corridor, jangling his keys.· 他走下走廊，钥匙叮当作响。a key unlocks/opens something· The largest key unlocks the front door.· 最大的那把钥匙能开前门。a key turns· We heard the key turn in the lock.· 我们听到钥匙在锁里转动的声音。
查看全部语言翻译1lock a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etc一种特殊形状的小金属件，插入锁中旋转以锁门、开门或启动汽车等；钥匙house/car keys I lost my house keys.我把家里的钥匙弄丢了。 A bunch of keys hung from his belt.一串钥匙挂在他的腰带上。key to I can lend you a spare key to the store until you get one cut (=made).在你配（=复制）好一把钥匙之前，我可以把店里的备用钥匙借给你。 ► Don’t say ‘the key of’ something. Say the key to something. → master key2important part the key the part of a plan, action etc that will make it possible for it to succeed使计划、行动等得以成功的关键部分；关键key to Working well as a team is the key to success.团队的良好协作是成功的关键。 a discovery that may hold the key to our understanding of the universe一项可能掌握解开宇宙奥秘关键的发现3computer the buttons that you press on a computer keyboard to operate the computer用来操作电脑的键盘上的按键；键: Press the ‘Escape’ key to exit.按"Escape"键退出。hot key/shortcut key (=a special key on a computer, that does specific things)（=电脑上执行特定功能的特殊按键）4music a)[usually plural] the wooden or metal parts that you press on a piano and some wind instruments in order to play them钢琴和某些管乐器上用于演奏的木质或金属琴键；键: piano keys钢琴琴键 b)a scale of notes that begins with one particular note, or the quality of sound this scale has以某一特定音符开始的音阶，或该音阶所具有的音质；调: a tune in the key of A minor一首A小调的曲子5map/drawing a list of the signs, colours etc used on a map or technical drawing etc that explains what they mean地图或技术图纸等上所用符号、颜色等含义的说明列表；图例6test the printed answers to a test or set of questions in a book书中测验或一系列问题的印刷答案；答案7island [usually plural] a small flat island, especially one that is part of a group near the coast小礁岛；尤指近海岸群岛之一的低平小岛: the Florida Keys佛罗里达群岛COLLOCATIONS词语搭配ADJECTIVES/NOUN + key形容词/名词 + keya spare key (=an extra key)· Never hide your spare key under the doormat.· 切勿将备用钥匙藏在门垫下面。door key· I’ll get a new door key cut for you.· 我去帮你配一把新的门钥匙。car keys· She left her car keys on the hall table.· 她把车钥匙留在了门厅的桌子上。house keys· I’ve lost my house keys.· 我把家里的钥匙弄丢了。the front/back door key· She felt in her pocket for the front door key.· 她在口袋里摸索前门的钥匙。the ignition key (=the key that starts a car or engine)· Sam turned the ignition key and drove slowly away.· 萨姆转动点火钥匙，缓缓开车离去。phrases短语a bunch/set of keys (=a group of keys kept together)· He took out a huge bunch of keys and unlocked the door.· 他掏出一大串钥匙，打开了门。the key to a door/house/cupboard (=the key that opens a door/house/cupboard)· Has anyone seen the key to the garage door?· 有没有人看到车库门的钥匙？verbs动词put a key in a lock/the door· I put the key in the lock, but it wouldn’t turn.· 我把钥匙插进锁孔，但转不动。insert a key formal正式 (=put it in a lock)· She inserted the key into the lock.· 她将钥匙插入锁孔。turn a key· He climbed into his car and turned the key.· 他钻进车里，转动了钥匙。cut a key (=make one)· Could you get a key cut for me?· 你能帮我配把钥匙吗？jangle your keys (=move them so they make a ringing sound)· He walked off down the corridor, jangling his keys.· 他走下走廊，钥匙叮当作响。a key unlocks/opens something· The largest key unlocks the front door.· 最大的那把钥匙能开前门。a key turns· We heard the key turn in the lock.· 我们听到钥匙在锁里转动的声音。keykey2 adjective [no comparative] very important or necessary非常重要的；至关重要的: China’s support is key to the success of the coalition.中国的支持对联盟的成功至关重要。key factor/points/questions etc The president makes all the key decisions on foreign policy.总统做出所有外交政策上的关键决策。key role/player/figure etc (=one with a lot of influence on a result)（=对结果有很大影响的） The show has been hit by the departure of key personnel.该节目因关键人员的离职而受到冲击。► see thesaurus at important, main → low-keyCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配nouns名词a key factor (=a very important factor)· A key factor in starting any business is its location.· 创业的关键因素之一是地理位置。a key element/feature/component (=a very important part)· Advertising is a key element in the success of a product.· 广告是产品成功的关键要素。a key role· Sanders played a key role in the team’s winning season.· 桑德斯在球队的获胜赛季中扮演了关键角色。a key area· What are the key areas of economic policy?· 经济政策的关键领域有哪些？a key issue/question/point· The environment became a key issue during the election.· 环境问题在选举期间成为关键议题。a key figure (=a key person)· She was a key figure in the election campaign.· 她是选举运动中的关键人物。a key player· He won’t leave key players out of the team.· 他不会将关键球员排除在球队阵容之外。a key witness (=someone who can give important information about a crime)· She will be a key witness in the murder trial.· 她将成为谋杀案审判中的关键证人。a key decision· Women made most of the key decisions about how money was spent in the household.· 家庭开支方面的大多数关键决策都由女性做出。a key word (=an important or useful word)· Once you know the key words, you can make your own sentence.· 一旦掌握了关键词，你就能自己造句了。
very important or necessary非常重要的；至关重要的: China’s support is key to the success of the coalition.中国的支持对联盟的成功至关重要。key factor/points/questions etc The president makes all the key decisions on foreign policy.总统做出所有外交政策上的关键决策。key role/player/figure etc (=one with a lot of influence on a result)（=对结果有很大影响的） The show has been hit by the departure of key personnel.该节目因关键人员的离职而受到冲击。► see thesaurus at important, main → low-keyCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配nouns名词a key factor (=a very important factor)· A key factor in starting any business is its location.· 创业的关键因素之一是地理位置。a key element/feature/component (=a very important part)· Advertising is a key element in the success of a product.· 广告是产品成功的关键要素。a key role· Sanders played a key role in the team’s winning season.· 桑德斯在球队的获胜赛季中扮演了关键角色。a key area· What are the key areas of economic policy?· 经济政策的关键领域有哪些？a key issue/question/point· The environment became a key issue during the election.· 环境问题在选举期间成为关键议题。a key figure (=a key person)· She was a key figure in the election campaign.· 她是选举运动中的关键人物。a key player· He won’t leave key players out of the team.· 他不会将关键球员排除在球队阵容之外。a key witness (=someone who can give important information about a crime)· She will be a key witness in the murder trial.· 她将成为谋杀案审判中的关键证人。a key decision· Women made most of the key decisions about how money was spent in the household.· 家庭开支方面的大多数关键决策都由女性做出。a key word (=an important or useful word)· Once you know the key words, you can make your own sentence.· 一旦掌握了关键词，你就能自己造句了。keykey3 verb [transitive] 1American English informal非正式 if you key a win for your team, you help it win a game because you play very well若你为球队 key 一场胜利，即指因发挥出色而帮助球队赢得比赛: Abdul keyed the game with three touchdowns.阿卜杜尔凭借三次达阵奠定了比赛的胜局。2British English to prepare a surface so that a covering such as paint will stick to it对表面进行处理，使涂料等覆盖材料能够附着其上key something ↔ in phrasal verb to put information into a computer or other machine, using buttons or a keyboard通过按键或键盘将信息输入电脑或其他机器: Key in your password and press ‘Return’.输入你的密码，然后按"Return"键。key something to something phrasal verb American English1to make or change a system so that it works well with something else调整或改变系统，使其与其他事物协调配合: The daycare hours are keyed to the needs of working parents.托儿所的开放时间是根据在职父母的需求来安排的。2if the level, price, or value of something is keyed to something else, it is related to it and they rise and fall at the same time若某物的水平、价格或价值与另一事物相关联，则两者同步涨落: Pensions are keyed to the rate of inflation.养老金与通货膨胀率挂钩。 → keyed up
1American English informal非正式 if you key a win for your team, you help it win a game because you play very well若你为球队 key 一场胜利，即指因发挥出色而帮助球队赢得比赛: Abdul keyed the game with three touchdowns.阿卜杜尔凭借三次达阵奠定了比赛的胜局。2British English to prepare a surface so that a covering such as paint will stick to it对表面进行处理，使涂料等覆盖材料能够附着其上key something ↔ in phrasal verb to put information into a computer or other machine, using buttons or a keyboard通过按键或键盘将信息输入电脑或其他机器: Key in your password and press ‘Return’.输入你的密码，然后按"Return"键。key something to something phrasal verb American English1to make or change a system so that it works well with something else调整或改变系统，使其与其他事物协调配合: The daycare hours are keyed to the needs of working parents.托儿所的开放时间是根据在职父母的需求来安排的。2if the level, price, or value of something is keyed to something else, it is related to it and they rise and fall at the same time若某物的水平、价格或价值与另一事物相关联，则两者同步涨落: Pensions are keyed to the rate of inflation.养老金与通货膨胀率挂钩。 → keyed up