Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #1267
key
钥匙
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.
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).
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。
- 2.
One of a string of small islands.
一串小岛中的一个。
- 3.
A key position player (a tall forward or defender).
关键位置球员(高大的前锋或后卫)。
- 4.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
插入相应锁中可旋转锁机制的金属装置
- 5.
An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
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。
- 6.
something crucial for explaining
解释关键问题的事物
- 7.
A crucial step or requirement.
关键步骤或必要条件。
- 8.
pitch of the voice
声音的音调
- 9.
Senses relating to a guide that identifies information.
用于识别信息的指南。
- 10.
Senses relating to a set of features that modify the output of a device.
修改设备输出的一组特征。
- 11.
A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
构成音乐作品基础的音阶或音组。
- 12.
Senses of items with visual similarity to a key or group of keys on a keyring.
外观类似钥匙或钥匙环上的钥匙的物品。
- 13.
Senses related to colors.
与颜色相关的含义。
- 14.
The degree of roughness, or the ability of a surface to retain an applied liquid, such as paint or glue.
表面粗糙度,或表面保持液态物质(如油漆或胶水)的能力。
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
In use
I lost my house key and had to call a locksmith.
She keeps all her keys in a small purse.
The key to the safe is hidden behind the painting.
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。
key to + noun/gerund
指具体的钥匙或抽象的关键。
He gave me the key to his apartment.
他给了我他公寓的钥匙。
Connections
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
- She prefers a low key lifestyle.她喜欢低调的生活方式。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
钥匙是开锁的关键,关键就是钥匙。
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。
Grammar Note
可数名词;常与介词 to 或 for 连用
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.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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