1. | 钥匙a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door, starting a car, etc. |
to insert/turn the key in the lock 把钥匙插入锁孔；转动锁孔中的钥匙 | |
the car keys 汽车钥匙 | |
a bunch of keys 一串钥匙 | |
the spare key to the front door 前门备用钥匙 | |
We'll have a duplicate key cut(= made) . 我们会配一把钥匙。 |
2. | [ususing] 关键；要诀a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve sth |
The key to success is preparation. 成功的关键是准备。 | |
The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. 这位汽车司机很可能掌握侦破这一罪案的关键证据。 | |
The key is , how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? 关键在于联邦政府对通货膨胀率的控制能维持多久？ |
3. | （计算机或打字机的）键any of the buttons that you press to operate a computer or typewriter |
Press the return key to enter the information. 按回车键录入信息。 |
4. | （钢琴或其他乐器的）键any of the wooden or metal parts that you press to play a piano and some other musical instruments |
5. | 调a set of related notes, based on a particular note. Pieces of music are usually written mainly using a particular key |
a sonata in the key of E flat major 一首降 E 大调奏鸣曲 |
6. | 答案；题解a set of answers to exercises or problems |
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. 用书后的解答核对答案。 |
7. | （地图或平面图的）符号说明，图例an explanation of the symbols used on a map or plan |
1. | [ubn] 最重要的；主要的；关键的most important; essential |
the key issue/factor/point 关键问题╱因素；要点 | |
He was a key figure in the campaign. 他是这场运动的关键人物。 | |
She played a key role in the dispute. 她在争论中起着举足轻重的作用。 | |
‘Caution’ is the key word in this situation. 在此情形之下，caution 为关键词。 | |
Good communication is key to our success. 良好的沟通是我们成功的关键。 | |
His contribution could be key. 他的贡献可能是最重要的。 |
