新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

keyIELTS重点词汇

英 [kiː]

[ADJ, NOUN]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

1. 关键的
The key person or thing in a group is the most important one.
近义词
essential , vital , crucial
反义词
minor , unimportant
双语例句
例：
He is expected to be the key witness at the trial.
预计他将成为审判时的关键证人。
例：
Education is likely to be a key issue in the next election.
教育很可能是下次选举的关键议题。
例：
an area of the brain that plays a key role in voluntary movement.
在随意运动方面起关键作用的一个大脑区域。

NOUN. 名词

keys
1. [C 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.
双语例句
例：
They put the key in the door and entered.
他们用钥匙开了门然后走了进去。
2. [C 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.
双语例句
例：
Finally, press the Delete key.
最后，按删除键。
3. [C 可数名词] 琴键
The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it.
双语例句
例：
the black and white keys on a piano keyboard.
一个钢琴键盘上的黑白琴键。
4. [C, U 有变体名词] （音乐的）调
In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note.
双语例句
例：
the key of A minor.
A小调。
5. [C 可数名词] 图例
The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings.
近义词
legend
双语例句
例：
You will find a key at the front of the book.
你在书的前面会看到一个图例。
6. [C 可数名词] 关键
The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved.
双语例句
例：
The key to success is to be ready from the start.
成功的关键是从一开始就做好准备。

PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

keys , keying , keyed
key in
1. [PHRASAL 短语] 键入
If you key something in, you put information into a computer or you give the computer a particular instruction by typing the information or instruction on the keyboard.
近义词
type in
双语例句
例：
Brian keyed in his personal code.
布赖恩键入了他的个人密码。

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