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key key ★★★★☆/ki͟ː/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]钥匙 A key 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. 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。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]（计算机或打字机的）键 The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it.   [usu pl]3[N-COUNT	可数名词]（钢琴或风琴的）键 The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it.   [usu pl]4[N-VAR	可变名词]（音乐的）调 In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. ...the key of A minor.A小调5[N-COUNT	可数名词]（地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例 The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings. You will find a key at the front of the book.你会在书的前面找到略语表。6[ADJ	形容词]最重要的；关键的 The key person or thing in a group is the most important one.   [ADJ n]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。7[N-COUNT	可数名词]关键；要诀 The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved.   [usu N to n]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。8See also:master key；  under lock and key→see: lock； 相关词组：key in  key1 nounkey2 adjectivekey3 verbkeykey1 /kiː/ ●●● S1 W2 noun [countable]  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1key (1)lock a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etchouse/car keys I lost my house keys. A bunch of keys hung from his belt.key to I can lend you a spare key to the store until you get one cut  (=made). ► Don’t say ‘the key of’ something. Say the key to something. →master key2important part the key the part of a plan, action etc that will make it possible for it to succeedkey to Working well as a team is the key to success. a discovery that may hold the key to our understanding of the universe3computer the buttons that you press on a computer keyboard to operate the computer:  Press the ‘Escape’ key to exit.hot key/shortcut key (=a special key on a computer, that does specific things)4music a)[usually plural] the wooden or metal parts that you press on a piano and some wind instruments in order to play them:  piano keys b)a scale of notes that begins with one particular note, or the quality of sound this scale has:  a tune in the key of A minor5map/drawing a list of the signs, colours etc used on a map or technical drawing etc that explains what they mean6test the printed answers to a test or set of questions in a book7island [usually plural] a small flat island, especially one that is part of a group near the coast:  the Florida KeysCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + keya spare key (=an extra key)· Never hide your spare key under the doormat.door key· I’ll get a new door key cut for you.car keys· She left her car keys on the hall table.house keys· I’ve lost my house keys.the front/back door key· She felt in her pocket for the front door key.the ignition key (=the key that starts a car or engine)· Sam turned the ignition key and drove slowly away.phrasesa bunch/set of keys (=a group of keys kept together)· He took out a huge bunch of keys and unlocked the door.the key to a door/house/cupboard (=the key that opens a door/house/cupboard)· Has anyone seen the key to the garage door?verbsput a key in a lock/the door· I put the key in the lock, but it wouldn’t turn.insert a key formal (=put it in a lock)· She inserted the key into the lock.turn a key· He climbed into his car and turned the key.cut a key (=make one)· Could you get a key cut for me?jangle your keys (=move them so they make a ringing sound)· He walked off down the corridor, jangling his keys.a key unlocks/opens something· The largest key unlocks the front door.a key turns· We heard the key turn in the lock.key1 nounkey2 adjectivekey3 verbkeykey2 ●●○ S3 W2 adjective [no comparative]  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  very important or necessary:  China’s support is key to the success of the coalition.key factor/points/questions etc The president makes all the key decisions on foreign policy.key role/player/figure etc (=one with a lot of influence on a result) The show has been hit by the departure of key personnel.► see thesaurus at important, main →low-keyCOLLOCATIONSnounsa key factor (=a very important factor)· A key factor in starting any business is its location.a key element/feature/component (=a very important part)· Advertising is a key element in the success of a product.a key role· Sanders played a key role in the team’s winning season.a key area· What are the key areas of economic policy?a key issue/question/point· The environment became a key issue during the election.a key figure (=a key person)· She was a key figure in the election campaign.a key player· He won’t leave key players out of the team.a key witness (=someone who can give important information about a crime)· She will be a key witness in the murder trial.a key decision· Women made most of the key decisions about how money was spent in the household.a key word (=an important or useful word)· Once you know the key words, you can make your own sentence.key1 nounkey2 adjectivekey3 verbkeykey3 ●●○ verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1American English informal if you key a win for your team, you help it win a game because you play very well:  Abdul keyed the game with three touchdowns.2British English to prepare a surface so that a covering such as paint will stick to itkey something ↔ in phrasal verb to put information into a computer or other machine, using buttons or a keyboard:  Key in your password and press ‘Return’.key something to something phrasal verb American English1to make or change a system so that it works well with something else:  The daycare hours are keyed to the needs of working parents.2if the level, price, or value of something is keyed to something else, it is related to it and they rise and fall at the same time:  Pensions are keyed to the rate of inflation. →keyed up

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EbjABj6UR4OnXNWfJxsLc4JellARfnzfVBxnUMqCnaUF9xe1NBs+1VhazgTMGSm92aWAkJyAvgS1veKnmIEcRfENH+n8Pq8NdI4V1vsLbHaeXbqD0yHf4rxCCSrd+8H+GE2pDzAyjas5cOjvwhGT/itNij7Pf6ApoXEs8BNLpCXYmiUfiDyDy07WJsvSftwp5nnZeRsqPrxKZlV9YpDGGElJOQ0oULYjZ11rwyxgoLs3             key              ★                          /        kiː                ;          NAmE                kiː                /                              noun                ,                  verb                ,                  adjective                            key      keys      keyed      keying                            noun        ★            _key_comp.jpg      _key.jpg                    tool for lock        开锁工具                    1        ★                  a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door, starting a car, etc.            钥匙                                    ◆          to            insert/turn the keyin 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。                            most important thing        最重要的事                    2        ★                  [usually singular          ]                          a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve sth            关键；要诀                                    SYN                                                    secret                                                              key(to sth)                          ◆          The key to success is preparation.          成功的关键是准备。                          key(to doing sth)                          ◆          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。                          ◆          (            especially NAmE)                                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？                            on computer        计算机                    3        ★                  any of the buttons that you press to operate a computer or            typewriter            （计算机或打字机的）键                                    ◆          Press the return key to enter the information.          按回车键录入信息。                            on musical instrument        乐器                    4        ★                  any of the wooden or metal parts that you press to play a piano and some other musical instruments            （钢琴或其他乐器的）键                                      music        音乐                    5                  a set of related notes, based on a particular note. Pieces of music are usually written mainly using a particular            key            调                                    ◆          a sonata in the key of E flat major          一首降 E 大调奏鸣曲                          ☞compare                                                    scale                                                   n.                           (7              )                                                  answers        答案                    6        ★                  a set of answers to exercises or problems            答案；题解                                    ◆          Check your answers in the key at the back of the book.          用书后的解答核对答案。                            on map        地图                    7                  an explanation of the symbols used on a map or plan            （地图或平面图的）符号说明，图例                                      ☞see also                                    low-key                                      IDIOMsee                                    lock                                   n.                                  verb        ★                    1      ★              keysth (in)            |              keysth (into sth)                    to put information into a computer using a keyboard          用键盘输入；键入                            SYN                                            enter                                                  ◆        Key (in) your password.        用键盘输入密码。                    2              to deliberately damage a car by scratching it with a key          用钥匙划坏（汽车）                                    PHRASAL VERB                    ˈkey sb/sth to sth                              [usually passive            ]                                (              especially NAmE)                        to make sb/sth suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose              使某人（或某事）适合于某事                                            SYN                                                            gear                                                                          ◆            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。                                                    adjective        ★                                  [usually before noun      ]              most important; essential        最重要的；主要的；关键的                    SYN                                    critical                              ,                                    vital                                      ◆      the        key issue/factor/point            关键问题╱因素；要点              ◆      He was a        key figurein the campaign.            他是这场运动的关键人物。              ◆      She played a        key rolein the dispute.            她在争论中起着举足轻重的作用。              ◆      ‘Caution’ is the        key wordin 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。              ☞synonyms at                                    main                                          key              /        kiː                ;          NAmE                kiː                /             key[ki:]keyed, keying, keysCET4CET6TEM4考研j1094397306415139283151024613362n14682909840198965721450193881v97141698151447333457310ADJ7682039056NOUN10511482095VERB850573327Spoken:567107837keyed[568] keys[35345]键(48%)，关键(32%)，钥匙(13%)，关键的(4%)，答案(1%)，主要的(1%)，键入(1%)n.（打字机等的）键；关键；钥匙vt.键入；锁上；调节…的音调；提供线索vi.使用钥匙adj.关键的n.(Key)人名；(英)基；(德、荷、瑞典)凯

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Collins	key ★★★★☆ /ki͟ː/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]钥匙 A key 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. 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。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（计算机或打字机的）键 The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it. [usu pl] 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（钢琴或风琴的）键 The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it. [usu pl] 4 [N-VAR 可变名词]（音乐的）调 In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. ...the key of A minor. A小调 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例 The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings. You will find a key at the front of the book. 你会在书的前面找到略语表。 6 [ADJ 形容词]最重要的；关键的 The key person or thing in a group is the most important one. [ADJ n] 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。 7 [N-COUNT 可数名词]关键；要诀 The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved. [usu N to n] 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。 8 See also:master key ； under lock and key→see: lock ；相关词组： key in
Oxford	key ★ / kiː ; NAmE kiː / noun , verb , adjective key keys keyed keying noun ★ _key_comp.jpg _key.jpg tool for lock 开锁工具 1 ★ a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door, starting a car, etc. 钥匙 ◆ to insert/turn the keyin 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。 most important thing 最重要的事 2 ★ [usually singular ] a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve sth 关键；要诀 SYN secret key(to sth) ◆ The key to success is preparation. 成功的关键是准备。 key(to doing sth) ◆ 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。 ◆ ( especially NAmE) 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？ on computer 计算机 3 ★ any of the buttons that you press to operate a computer or typewriter （计算机或打字机的）键 ◆ Press the return key to enter the information. 按回车键录入信息。 on musical instrument 乐器 4 ★ any of the wooden or metal parts that you press to play a piano and some other musical instruments （钢琴或其他乐器的）键 music 音乐 5 a set of related notes, based on a particular note. Pieces of music are usually written mainly using a particular key 调 ◆ a sonata in the key of E flat major 一首降 E 大调奏鸣曲 ☞compare scale n. (7 ) answers 答案 6 ★ a set of answers to exercises or problems 答案；题解 ◆ Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. 用书后的解答核对答案。 on map 地图 7 an explanation of the symbols used on a map or plan （地图或平面图的）符号说明，图例 ☞see also low-key IDIOMsee lock n. verb ★ 1 ★ keysth (in) \| keysth (into sth) to put information into a computer using a keyboard 用键盘输入；键入 SYN enter ◆ Key (in) your password. 用键盘输入密码。 2 to deliberately damage a car by scratching it with a key 用钥匙划坏（汽车） PHRASAL VERB ˈkey sb/sth to sth [usually passive ] ( especially NAmE) to make sb/sth suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose 使某人（或某事）适合于某事 SYN gear ◆ 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。 adjective ★ [usually before noun ] most important; essential 最重要的；主要的；关键的 SYN critical , vital ◆ the key issue/factor/point 关键问题╱因素；要点 ◆ He was a key figurein the campaign. 他是这场运动的关键人物。 ◆ She played a key rolein the dispute. 她在争论中起着举足轻重的作用。 ◆ ‘Caution’ is the key wordin 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。 ☞synonyms at main key / kiː ; NAmE kiː /
LDC	key1 noun key2 adjective key3 verb keykey1 /kiː/ ●●● S1 W2 noun [countable] Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1key (1)lock a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etchouse/car keys I lost my house keys. A bunch of keys hung from his belt.key to I can lend you a spare key to the store until you get one cut (=made). ► Don’t say ‘the key of’ something. Say the key to something. → master key 2important part the key the part of a plan, action etc that will make it possible for it to succeedkey to Working well as a team is the key to success. a discovery that may hold the key to our understanding of the universe3computer the buttons that you press on a computer keyboard to operate the computer: Press the ‘Escape’ key to exit.hot key/shortcut key (=a special key on a computer, that does specific things)4music a)[usually plural] the wooden or metal parts that you press on a piano and some wind instruments in order to play them: piano keys b)a scale of notes that begins with one particular note, or the quality of sound this scale has: a tune in the key of A minor5map/drawing a list of the signs, colours etc used on a map or technical drawing etc that explains what they mean6test the printed answers to a test or set of questions in a book7island [usually plural] a small flat island, especially one that is part of a group near the coast: the Florida KeysCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + keya spare key (=an extra key)· Never hide your spare key under the doormat.door key· I’ll get a new door key cut for you.car keys· She left her car keys on the hall table.house keys· I’ve lost my house keys.the front/back door key· She felt in her pocket for the front door key.the ignition key (=the key that starts a car or engine)· Sam turned the ignition key and drove slowly away.phrasesa bunch/set of keys (=a group of keys kept together)· He took out a huge bunch of keys and unlocked the door.the key to a door/house/cupboard (=the key that opens a door/house/cupboard)· Has anyone seen the key to the garage door?verbsput a key in a lock/the door· I put the key in the lock, but it wouldn’t turn.insert a key formal (=put it in a lock)· She inserted the key into the lock.turn a key· He climbed into his car and turned the key.cut a key (=make one)· Could you get a key cut for me?jangle your keys (=move them so they make a ringing sound)· He walked off down the corridor, jangling his keys.a key unlocks/opens something· The largest key unlocks the front door.a key turns· We heard the key turn in the lock. key1 noun key2 adjective key3 verb keykey2 ●●○ S3 W2 adjective [no comparative] Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases very important or necessary: China’s support is key to the success of the coalition.key factor/points/questions etc The president makes all the key decisions on foreign policy.key role/player/figure etc (=one with a lot of influence on a result) The show has been hit by the departure of key personnel.► see thesaurus at important , main → low-key COLLOCATIONSnounsa key factor (=a very important factor)· A key factor in starting any business is its location.a key element/feature/component (=a very important part)· Advertising is a key element in the success of a product.a key role· Sanders played a key role in the team’s winning season.a key area· What are the key areas of economic policy?a key issue/question/point· The environment became a key issue during the election.a key figure (=a key person)· She was a key figure in the election campaign.a key player· He won’t leave key players out of the team.a key witness (=someone who can give important information about a crime)· She will be a key witness in the murder trial.a key decision· Women made most of the key decisions about how money was spent in the household.a key word (=an important or useful word)· Once you know the key words, you can make your own sentence. key1 noun key2 adjective key3 verb keykey3 ●●○ verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1American English informal if you key a win for your team, you help it win a game because you play very well: Abdul keyed the game with three touchdowns.2British English to prepare a surface so that a covering such as paint will stick to itkey in phrasal verb to put information into a computer or other machine, using buttons or a keyboard: Key in your password and press ‘Return’.key to phrasal verb American English1to make or change a system so that it works well with something else: The daycare hours are keyed to the needs of working parents.2if the level, price, or value of something is keyed to something else, it is related to it and they rise and fall at the same time: Pensions are keyed to the rate of inflation. → keyed up
WDF	key [ki:]keyed, keying, keys CET4CET6TEM4考研 j1094 39730 6415 1392 8315 10246 13362 n1468 29098 4019 8965 7214 5019 3881 v9714 1698 151 447 333 457 310 ADJ768 2039056 NOUN1051 1482095 VERB8505 73327 Spoken: 567107837 keyed[568] keys[35345] 键(48%)，关键(32%)，钥匙(13%)，关键的(4%)，答案(1%)，主要的(1%)，键入(1%) n.（打字机等的）键；关键；钥匙 vt.键入；锁上；调节…的音调；提供线索 vi.使用钥匙 adj.关键的 n.(Key)人名；(英)基；(德、荷、瑞典)凯

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