key

[ki:]

n.键, 关键, 钥匙, 答案
adj.关键的, 主要的
vt.键入, 用钥匙锁上, 为 ... 调音
n.暗礁,低岛
n.<俚> 一公斤（大麻等）

n.[C]

1. 钥匙

2. 图例; 题解

3. (解决问题的)线索; 秘诀; 答案

The detective believes the missing gun is the key to the mystery.

那侦探认为那把丢失的枪是侦破这宗疑案的线索。

4. (钢琴, 打字机等的)键

5. 【音】调

The song is written in the key of D.

这首歌是用D调谱写的。

6. 关键, 要害; 关键人物

The quarterback was the key of their team.

那四分后卫是他们队的灵魂人物。

This is the key to world peace.

这是世界和平的关键。

vt.

1. 锁上; 插上

2. 【音】为……调音

The musicians keyed their instruments just before the concert began.

乐师们在音乐会快开始前为乐器调了音。

3. 用键盘输入(信息等)[(+in/into)]

a.

重要的, 基本的, 关键的[B]

Self-confidence is the key factor in any successful career.

自信是任何成功之道的关键因素。

词形变化

名词复数: keys | 动词过去式: keyed | 动词过去分词: keyed | 动词现在分词: keying | 动词第三人称单数: keys |

词义辨析

同义:

n.钥匙; 提示

opener  clue

n.题解; 答案; 说明

answer  explanation  lead

n.音调

tone  pitch  note  

同义参见:

explication  reference  cardinal  cue  island  highlight  

英英释义

名词 key:

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

something crucial for explaining

pitch of the voice

any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music

同义词：tonality

a kilogram of a narcotic drug

a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple

同义词：samara, key fruit

United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)

同义词：Francis Scott Key

a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida

同义词：cay, Florida key

(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court

同义词：paint

a list of answers to a test

a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations

a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access

mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)

同义词：winder

the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

同义词：keystone, headstone

a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed

动词 key:

identify as in botany or biology, for example

同义词：identify, discover, key out, distinguish, describe, name

provide with a key

vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key

regulate the musical pitch of

harmonize with or adjust to

形容词 key:

serving as an essential component

同义词：cardinal, central, fundamental, primal

effective; producing a desired effect

同义词：operative

短语词组

key up

1. 激励; 使兴奋

The thought of the coming adventure keyed him up to a state of great excitement.

他一想到即将来临的冒险就感到极度兴奋。

补充

keykey英:[ki:] 美:[ki]n.1.钥匙I've left my keys at home and can't get my books.我把钥匙丢在家里了, 我的书拿不着了。2.键I wish that she would not hit the keys of the typewriter so hard.我真希望她不要那么用力敲打字机键盘。3.(乐曲的)调; 口吻, 基调This piece changes key many times.这首曲子有多处变调。Her speech was all in the same key.她的演说自始至终是一个基调。4.题解, 答案I don't know the key to the puzzle.我不知道这个谜语的答案。vt.1.用键盘输入I have keyed this sentence three times, and it's still wrong!我把这个句子输入了三次, 可是仍然不对。2.调音3.使某事物与他事物相似[相适应]It was he who keyed the door yesterday.正是他昨天用钥匙锁门的。

例句

1. He locked the bag and put the key in his pocket.他锁好了包并把钥匙放进了口袋。 2. Where are my car keys?我的车钥匙在哪里？ 3. The key to our victory was the fact we believed in ourselves.我们取得胜利的关键是自信。 4. A new witness may provide the key to the mystery.一个新的目击者也许能提供解开谜团的关键线索。 5. Innovation is the key to success.创新是成功的关键。 6. Gerry Adams holds the key to a lasting peace.杰瑞•亚当斯掌握了维护持久和平的关键。 7. The sea holds the key to sustaining our country.海洋是我们国家赖以生存的关键。 8. She ran her fingers lightly over the piano keys.她的手指轻巧地划过钢琴琴键。 9. Press the hash key now.现在按下井号健。 10. a startling change of key出人意料的变调 11. a symphony in the key of EE调交响曲 12. He was speaking in a lower key now.他此刻正用低沉的声调说话。 13. This meeting had a more intellectual key.这次会议的基调更加理智。 14. a poem in a melancholic key基调忧伤的诗 15. Unemployment was a key issue during the last election campaign.失业是上届选举中的关键议题。 16. He is expected to be the key witness at the trial.他将成为审判的关键证人。 17. a key player in my team我队的关键队员 18. Marketing is key to getting a product recognized in the market.市场营销是使产品被市场认可的关键。 19. Airports are key in attracting overseas investment to the UK.机场是吸引海外对英投资的关键。 20. To get information you key the word you require.可以通过键入你需要的词来获取信息。 21. She lifted the phone and keyed a number.她拿起电话并键入一个号码。 22. He keyed her number into his mobile and waited.他在自己的手机上键入她的号码, 然后等着。 23. One particularly genteel collector had keyed the colours of her upholstery and dress to a Miro painting.一位特别文雅的收藏家将她的家具软垫和服饰的色彩与一幅米罗的名画保持协调一致。 24. He had to key his actions to the prevailing mood.他不得不让自己的举动适应主流情绪。 25. He keyed the radio with the switch on the throttle.他用面板旋钮调试收音机。 26. Common doors should be keyed with a non-duplicated key.平常的门应该配不可复制的钥匙。 27. All of these locks are keyed alike.所有这些锁配的钥匙都相似。 28. She's keying his Suzuki jeep.她正在用钥匙刮他的铃木吉普。 29. Hardly a week went by when the car was not keyed.这辆车几乎没有哪周不被划的。 30. Selection, training, and pay systems are often keyed to job-classification systems.择业、培训和薪酬体系经常与职业分类体系相联系。 31. The exercises are keyed to examples at the end of the chapter.这些练习与本章最后的例子相关。 32. There's no need to key the melamine surfaces, just make sure the units are clean.没有必要把三聚氰胺表面弄糙, 只要保证其表面干净就行。 33. He keyed his round with accurate iron play, sticking the ball to within 10 feet of the pin six times.他以精准的铁杆技术拿下本轮, 六次将球打到旗杆十英尺范围之内。 34. Sundin keyed the win with some more third-period magic.桑丁凭借第三节的神奇发挥锁定胜局。 35. to key an instrument调整乐器的音调 36. The letter is keyed to a tone of sarcasm.使该信带有一种讥讽的语气。 37. to key a bolt插上螺栓 38. to key a programme to the younger audience使节目适合年轻观众 39. the key to Derek's behaviour may lie submerged in his unhappy past.弄清德里克行为的关键可能隐匿在他不幸的过去中。 40. the key of E minor.E小调。 41. his voice had changed to a lower key.他的声音变成了低调。 42. it was like the sixties all over again, in a new, more austerely intellectual key.在一种新的更加质朴的智力的基调中，好像又全都回到了60年代之中。 43. these mauves, lime greens, and saffron yellows recall the high key of El Greco's palette.这些紫红色、石灰绿色和藏红花黄色让人回想起格列柯色调的高强度。 44. she became a key figure in the suffragette movement.她成为妇女参政运动中的关键人物。 45. she keyed in a series of commands.她键入了一系列命令。 46. [no obj.]a hacker caused considerable disruption after keying into a vital database.一名黑客进入一个重要数据库后造成了巨大的破坏。 47. the coils may be keyed into the slots by fibre wedges.线圈可以用纤维楔固定在槽中。 48. this optimism is keyed to the possibility that the US might lead in the research field.这种乐观与美国领先该研究领域的可能性相关。 49. to those who are keyed into his lunatic sense of humour, the arrival of any Bergman movie is a major comic event.对于那些喜欢他那种疯狂幽默感的人们来说，伯格曼推出的任何一场电影都是重大的喜剧事件。 50. Ewing keyed a 73–35 advantage on the boards with twenty rebounds.埃文以20个篮板球成为保持73比35优势的关键因素。 51. this vaguely uplifting conclusion is out of key with the body of his book.这个令人糊里糊涂地振奋的结论与该书的主体不协调。 52. Have you seen my car keys anywhere?你有没有见过我的汽车钥匙？ 53. We need a spare key to the front door.我们前门要配一把备用钥匙。 54. a bunch of keys一串钥匙 55. A good education is the key to success.良好的教育是成功的关键。 56. The concerto is in the key of A minor.这是一首A小调协奏曲。 57. an answer key答案 58. Have you keyed that report yet?那个报告输进去了没有？ 59. First, key in your password.首先，输入密码。 60. Tourism is a key industry in Spain.旅游业是西班牙一个十分重要的行业。 61. You need the key to get into the drawer.你要有钥匙才能打开抽屉。 62. She turned the key and opened the door.她转动钥匙，打开了门。 63. house/car keys房门/汽车钥匙 64. the ignition key of a car汽车的点火钥匙 65. the key to the lock开锁的钥匙 66. That woman holds the key to his heart.那个女人掌握着打开他心扉的钥匙。 67. a key for winding a clock给钟表上弦的扳手 68. "If you want to improve your health, exercise is the key."如果你想改善健康状况，锻炼是关键。 69. The key to hitting the ball well is following through on your stroke.击球成功的关键是做好击打的随球动作。 70. Hard work is the key to success.勤勉工作是成功的关键。 71. the key to a riddle谜底 72. Use the key to decode the symbols.用符号表来解读这些符号。 73. a pronunciation key发音表 74. "He tapped away at the keys, typing his letter."他不停地敲击键盘，在写一封信。 75. She sat down at the piano and put her hands on the keys.她在钢琴前坐下，把双手放在琴键上。 76. the key of C*C调 77. The symphony changes key from G major to E minor.交响乐从G大调变到E小调。 78. He's a key player/person in the organization.他是组织里的核心成员/人物。 79. The key question is “Can we afford it?”关键问题是“我们买得起吗”。 80. Underline key words and phrases as you read.阅读时要把关键词和短语划出来。 81. Their votes were key in getting the bill passed.他们的投票对此法案的通过至关重要。 82. The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist.打字员正在录入对原稿的改动。 83. "In order to gain access to the network, you first have to key in [=type in] your name and password."要登录网络，首先要键入用户名和密码。 84. The cashier keyed each price into the cash register.出纳员把每笔价格都输入收银机。 85. Defense keyed the victory.防守是取胜的关键。 86. I try to key my lectures to my audience.我尽量使演讲符合听众的要求。 87. The educational program is keyed to the needs of working women.这项教育计划是针对职业女性的需求制订的。 88. The amount of money they receive is keyed to the rate of inflation. [=the amount increases or decreases if the rate of inflation increases or decreases]他们收到的金额与通货膨胀率紧密相关。 89. Diets are keyed to a person's lifestyle and weight-loss goal.日常饮食跟个人的生活方式和减肥目标密切相关。