| 单词 | key |
| 释义 | Word Frequency key 1(kiː) noun 1. a metal instrument, usually of a specifically contoured shape, that is made to fit a lock and, when rotated, operates the lock's mechanism 2. any instrument that is rotated to operate a valve, clock winding mechanism, etc 3. a small metal peg or wedge inserted into keyways 4. any of a set of buttons operating a computer, typewriter, telephone, etc 5. any of the visible parts of the lever mechanism of a musical keyboard instrument that when depressed set in motion the action that causes the instrument to sound 6. a. Also called: tonality any of the 24 major and minor diatonic scales considered as a corpus of notes upon which a piece of music draws for its tonal framework b. the main tonal centre in an extended composition a symphony in the key of F major c. the tonic of a major or minor scale d. tuning key 7. something that is crucial in providing an explanation or interpretation the key to adult behaviour lies in childhood 8. a means of achieving a desired end the key to happiness 9. a means of access or control Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean 10. a list of explanations of symbols, codes, etc 11. a text that explains or gives information about a work of literature, art, or music 12. Also called: key move the correct initial move in the solution of a set problem 13. biology a systematic list of taxonomic characteristics, used to identify animals or plants 14. photography, painting the dominant tonal value and colour intensity of a picture See also low-key (sense 3), high-key 15. electrical engineering a. a hand-operated device for opening or closing a circuit or for switching circuits b. a hand-operated switch that is pressed to transmit coded signals, esp Morse code 16. the grooving or scratching of a surface or the application of a rough coat of plaster, etc, to provide a bond for a subsequent finish 17. pitch he spoke in a low key 18. a characteristic mood or style a poem in a melancholic key 19. level of intensity she worked herself up to a high key 20. railways a wooden wedge placed between a rail and a chair to keep the rail firmly in place 21. a wedge for tightening a joint or for splitting stone or timber 22. short for keystone (sense 1) 23. botany any dry winged fruit, esp that of the ash 24. (modifier) photography determining the tonal value of a photograph flesh colour is an important key tone adjective 25. of great importance; crucial a key issue verb (mainly tr) 26. (foll by to) to harmonize (with) to key one's actions to the prevailing mood 27. to adjust or fasten with a key or some similar device 28. to provide with a key or keys 29. to scratch the paintwork of (a car) with a key 30. (often foll by up) to locate the position of (a piece of copy, artwork, etc) on a layout by the use of symbols 31. (also intr) another word for keyboard (sense 3) 32. to include a distinguishing device in (an advertisement, etc), so that responses to it can be identified 33. to provide a keystone for (an arch) Derived forms keyless (ˈkeyless) adjective Word origin Old English cǣg; related to Old Frisian kēi, Middle Low German keie spearWord Frequency key 2(kiː) noun a variant spelling of cay Word Frequency Key(kiː) noun John (Phillip). born 1961, New Zealand politician; prime minister (2008–16) |
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