key
英[kiː] 美[kiː]
"the key to development is economic integration"
"he spoke in a low key"
"they were carrying two keys of heroin"
"he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"
"he dominates play in the paint"
"some students had stolen the key to the final exam"
"a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it"
"a cardinal rule"
"the central cause of the problem"
"an example that was fundamental to the argument"
"computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"
"We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building"
"His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"
"key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude"
1.钥匙
Akey 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.
key是什么意思
e.g. They put thekey in the door and entered...
他们用钥匙打开门进去了。
e.g. She reached for her coat and car keys.
她伸手拿外套和汽车钥匙。
2.（计算机或打字机的）键
Thekeys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it.
3.（钢琴或风琴的）键
Thekeys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it.
4.（音乐的）调
In music, akey is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note.
e.g. ...thekey of A minor.
A小调
5.（地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例
Thekey on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings.
key
e.g. You will find akey at the front of the book.
你会在书的前面找到略语表。
6.最重要的；关键的
Thekey person or thing in a group is the most important one.
key的近义词
e.g. He is expected to be thekey witness at the trial...
他将成为审判的关键证人。
e.g. Education is likely to be akey issue in the next election.
在下届选举中教育可能成为最重要的一个议题。
7.关键；要诀
Thekey to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved.
e.g. Thekey to success is to be ready from the start...
成功的关键在于从一开始就要准备充分。
e.g. Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.
限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。
8. see also: master key
under lock andkey -> see lock
相关词组：key in
1. key的近义词
1. 关键帧：熟悉后期特效特效软件After Effect的操作界面;掌握合成中基本的图层(layer)、通道(channel)、关键帧(key)等;熟悉After Effect软件的功能;理解电影、电视、动态图形制作、影视制作等各种项目的工作流程.
2.key：k; 键
He is striking the key of his typewrite.
他敲打着打字机的字键。
To exit from this page, press the return key.
退出本页面按返回键。
The key here is to set up a responsibility system.
关键是建立责任制。
This was the key to success of our initial talks.
这就是我们当初会谈取得成功的关键所在。
The key to an entertainer's success is personality.
一个演员成功的关键在于他是否有个性。
I have mislaid my key to the door.
我不知道把门钥匙放到哪里了。
She inserted the key into the lock.
她把钥匙插入锁中。
Do you know the key to the question?
你知道问题的答案吗?
They zeroed in on the key issues.
他们集中讨论了关键问题。
The key factor to success is hard work.
成功的关键因素是努力工作。
He is a key witness in this case.
在这个案件中，他是一个主要见证人。
This is a key feature of our society.
这是我们社会的一个主要特点。
We must take firm hold the key link of our work.
我们要牢牢抓住工作的主要环节。
She keyed in all the new data.
她键入了所有的新数据。
I've keyed this sentence (in) three times, and it's still wrong!
我把这个句子输入了三次，可是仍然不对！
To make matter worse, I locked my key in the car.
更糟的是，我把钥匙锁在车里了。
Keeping an extra key in a coat pocket may assist drivers who lock their keys in their cars during a chaotic situation.
在外衣兜里留一把另外的钥匙对在混乱情况中将其钥匙锁在车内的司机来可能是有帮助的。
Please key the piano up to concert pitch.
请调高钢琴的音,达到合奏的音调。
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。
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破获这一罪案的关键证据。
(especially North American English) 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？
Press the return key to enter the information.
按回车键录入信息。
a sonata in the key of E flat major
一首降E大调奏鸣曲
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book.
用书后的解答核对答案。
key (in) your password.
用键盘输入密码。
The classes are keyed to the needs of advanced students.
这些课是针对高年级学生的需要开设的。
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。
'u2018Caution 'u2019 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。
They put the key in the door and entered...
他们用钥匙打开门进去了。
She reached for her coat and car keys.
她伸手拿外套和汽车钥匙。
...the key of A minor.
A小调
You will find a key at the front of the book.
你会在书的前面找到略语表。
He is expected to be the key witness at the trial...
他将成为审判的关键证人。
Education is likely to be a key issue in the next election.
在下届选举中教育可能成为最重要的一个议题。
The key to success is to be ready from the start...
成功的关键在于从一开始就要准备充分。
Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.
限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。
They tried to key the programme to a younger audience.
他们努力使这个节目适合比较年轻的观众。
The farm was keyed to the needs of the local people.
农场按当地人的需要作了调整。
Their new factories are keyed to produce the things that their army needs.
他们把新工厂设计成适合军工生产的地方。
This piano wants keying up.
这架钢琴需要调音。
key sth upThey keyed a piano up to concert pitch.
他们把钢琴的音调升高到音乐会的高音标准。
key sb ⇔ upThe thought of the coming expedition to Tibet keyed them up to a high pitch of excitement.
一想到即将去西藏考察,他们都感到极度兴奋。
The coach keyed up the team for the big game.
教练鼓励队员以备大赛。
The crowd was keyed up for the football match.
群众为这场球赛而欢欣。
I was keyed up about the examination.
我因考试而紧张。
The manager warned us not to get too keyed up before the big match.
领队告诫我们在大赛之前不要太激动。
I tried the lock with one of my own keys, and managed to open the trunk.
出自：A. S. NeillShe has a key and lets herself in.
出自：W. WhartonA..Mustang with the driver's window open and the key in the ignition.
出自：J. GoresLean young skyscrapers..key in with Rome's general virtuosity.
出自：E. Bowen