keying

柯林斯詞典

key /ki?/ (keying,keyed,keys)

• 1. N-COUNT 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. 鑰匙

  They put the key in the door and entered. 他們用鑰匙開了門然后走了進去。

• 2. N-COUNT The keys on a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it. 鍵

  Finally, press the Delete key. 最后，按刪除鍵。

• 3. N-COUNT The keys of a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it. 琴鍵

  ...the black and white keys on a piano keyboard. …一架鋼琴鍵盤上的黑白琴鍵。

• 4. N-VAR In music, a key is a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note. 調

  ...the key of A minor. …A小調。

• 5. N-COUNT The key on a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings. 略語記號

  You will find a key at the front of the book. 你在書的前面會看到一個略語記號。

• 6. ADJ The key person or thing in a group is the most important one. 關鍵的[ADJ n]

  He is expected to be the key witness at the trial. 預計他將成為審判時的關鍵證人。

• 7. N-COUNT The key to a desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved. 關鍵

  The key to success is to be ready from the start. 成功的關鍵是從一開始就做好準備。

• 8. N-COUNT A key is a small low island or reef, especially one in the Gulf of Mexico. (尤指墨西哥灣內的) 低島; 礁

  ...the Florida Keys. …佛羅里達群島。

• 9. V to scratch the paintwork of (a car) with a key 用鑰匙刮(汽車的)漆面

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