master key

master key

n. A key that opens every one of a given set of locks. Also called passkey.

master key

n a key that opens all the locks of a set, the individual keys of which are not interchangeable. Also called: pass key

mas′ter key`

n. a key that will open a number of different locks, the proper keys of which are not interchangeable. [1570–80]

Thesaurus

Noun

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master key - key that secures entrance everywherepasse-partout, passkey, masterkey - metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotatedskeleton key - a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks

Translations

万能钥匙

master

(ˈmaːstə) – feminine mistress (ˈmistris) – noun1. a person or thing that commands or controls. I'm master in this house! 主人；主宰 主人，主宰 2. an owner (of a slave, dog etc). The dog ran to its master. 主人(奴隸、狗等的) 主人3. a male teacher. the Maths master. 男教師 男教师4. the commander of a merchant ship. the ship's master. 船長 船长5. a person very skilled in an art, science etc. He's a real master at painting. 名家 名家6. (with capital) a polite title for a boy, in writing or in speaking. Master John Smith. 小少爺(稱謂) 少爷（称谓） adjective (of a person in a job) fully qualified, skilled and experienced. a master builder/mariner/plumber. 精通的 精通的，熟练的 verb1. to overcome (an opponent, handicap etc). She has mastered her fear of heights. 克服 克服2. to become skilful in. I don't think I'll ever master arithmetic. 精通 精通ˈmasterful adjective showing the power, authority or determination of a master. a masterful man. 專橫跋扈的，有駕馭能力的 专横的ˈmasterfully adverb 專橫跋扈地，有駕馭能力地 专横地ˈmasterfulness noun 專橫跋扈，有駕馭能力 专横ˈmasterly adjective showing the skill of a master. His handling of the situation was masterly. 高明的 高明的ˈmasterliness noun 高明 高明ˈmastery noun (usually with over or of) control, great skill or knowledge. We have gained mastery over the enemy. 控制，精通 掌握，熟练，精通 master key a key which opens a number of locks. 萬能鑰匙 万能钥匙ˈmastermind noun the person planning and controlling an undertaking or scheme. He was the mastermind behind the scheme. 策劃者，主謀 出谋划策的人，智多星 verb to plan (such a scheme). Who masterminded the robbery? 策劃，幕後主使 （在幕后）策划 ˈmasterpiece noun a piece of work or art worthy (to be called the greatest achievement) of a master. He considers this picture his masterpiece. 傑作 杰作master stroke a very clever thing to do. This sudden, unexpected attack was a master stroke. 高招 高招，绝招 master switch a switch for controlling a number of other switches. There is a master switch that controls all the electricity. 總開關 总开关master of ceremonies abbreviation ( MC) a person who announces the various stages of an entertainment, formal social gathering, series of speakers at a dinner etc. The master of ceremonies introduced the speaker. 司儀 司仪