| 单词 | shift-key |
| 释义 | > as lemmasshift-key shift-key n. a key for adjusting the mechanism in a typewriter when characters in a different position on the keys, such as capitals, are to be used. ΘΚΠ society > communication > printing > typing > typewriter > [noun] > set of keys > specific keys shift-key1893 backspace key1899 backspacer1901 home key1910 margin-release key1913 shift1919 backspace1944 1893 Manual of Typewriter i. 15 When the machine in use is one with a single keyboard,—that is to say, one with a shift-key by the depression of which the upper-case characters are brought into play,—the shift-key should be governed by the little finger. 1904 Knowledge Feb. 18/2 A shift key serves to adjust the type-wheel either for letters or figures. 1920 R. T. Nicholson Mech. Devices Typewriter 32 Depression of the shift-key marked ‘Caps’, sets the platen in position for writing capitals, or ‘upper-case’ letters. 1940 M. Crooks Home Instruction Course in Touch Typewriting 56 You may like to note, whilst on the subject of the shift key, that there is an additional key—usually above one of the shift keys—called the ‘Shift Lock’. 1980 Daily Tel. 4 Nov. 13/4 Beth Porter as mehitabel (archie couldn't work the shift key) in the roach and the pussycat. < as lemmas |
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