Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #1267
key
钥匙
核心释义
A small, specially shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a lock, or to start a device such as a car or door.
- 1.
用来开锁或激活/关闭某物的物体,尤指插入锁孔中的金属片。
An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or deactivate something, especially a length of metal inserted into a narrow opening on the lock to which it is matched (keyed).
- 2.
一串小岛中的一个。
One of a string of small islands.
- 3.
关键位置球员(高大的前锋或后卫)。
A key position player (a tall forward or defender).
- 4.
插入相应锁中可旋转锁机制的金属装置
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
- 5.
用于在机械中连接两个物体(如轴和轮)并保持相对方向的物体。
An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
- 6.
解释关键问题的事物
something crucial for explaining
- 7.
关键步骤或必要条件。
A crucial step or requirement.
- 8.
声音的音调
pitch of the voice
- 9.
用于识别信息的指南。
Senses relating to a guide that identifies information.
- 10.
修改设备输出的一组特征。
Senses relating to a set of features that modify the output of a device.
- 11.
构成音乐作品基础的音阶或音组。
A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
- 12.
外观类似钥匙或钥匙环上的钥匙的物品。
Senses of items with visual similarity to a key or group of keys on a keyring.
- 13.
与颜色相关的含义。
Senses related to colors.
- 14.
表面粗糙度,或表面保持液态物质(如油漆或胶水)的能力。
The degree of roughness, or the ability of a surface to retain an applied liquid, such as paint or glue.
关键;决定性因素;要诀;键;按键;图例;符号说明;答案;题解;调;音调;声调;键;销;楔
用法In use
I lost my house key and had to call a locksmith.
用法提示:此句中key指开门的金属钥匙。
She keeps all her keys in a small purse.
用法提示:此句中keys是key的复数形式,指多把钥匙。
The key to the safe is hidden behind the painting.
用法提示:此句中key指开启保险柜的钥匙。
the key to development is economic integration
he spoke in a low key
the key to (doing) sth
用于表示某事物的关键或解决方法。
Hard work is the key to success.
努力是成功的关键。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- key to
- ……的关键
- Hard work is the key to success.努力是成功的关键。
- master key
- 万能钥匙
- The janitor has a master key that opens all doors.门卫有一把万能钥匙,可以打开所有的门。
- key point
- 关键点
- Let me summarize the key points of the meeting.让我总结一下会议的关键点。
- key factor
- 关键因素
- Price is a key factor in choosing a product.价格是选择产品时的关键因素。
- low key
- 低调
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
钥匙是开锁的关键,关键就是钥匙。
语境与语域Context & Register
释义为‘钥匙’时,语域中性,通常用于日常生活场景,如开门、锁门等。
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词;常与介词 to 或 for 连用
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'see' (/siː/), 'tree' (/triː/), and 'free' (/friː/) share the /iː/ sound with 'key' (/kiː/) and rhyme exactly. However, words like 'they' (/ðeɪ/), 'prey' (/preɪ/), and 'grey' (/ɡreɪ/) are spelled with 'ey' but pronounced with /eɪ/, so they do not rhyme despite the similar ending.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
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用法优先级
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