keys

英 [kiːz]

美 [kiːz]

n.  钥匙; 关键; 要诀; (计算机或打字机的)键
v.  用键盘输入; 键入; 用钥匙划坏(汽车)
key的第三人称单数和复数

IELTS

BNC.33674

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 钥匙
  Akeyis 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.
  1. They put the key in the door and entered...
     他们用钥匙打开门进去了。
  2. She reached for her coat and car keys.
     她伸手拿外套和汽车钥匙。
• （计算机或打字机的）键
  Thekeyson a computer keyboard or typewriter are the buttons that you press in order to operate it.
• （钢琴或风琴的）键
  Thekeysof a piano or organ are the long narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you press in order to play it.
• N-VAR （音乐的）调
  In music, akeyis a scale of musical notes that starts on one specific note.
  1. ...the key of A minor.
     A小调
• N-COUNT （地图、图解或科技书籍的）略语表，符号表，凡例
  Thekeyon a map or diagram or in a technical book is a list of the symbols or abbreviations used and their meanings.
  1. You will find a key at the front of the book.
     你会在书的前面找到略语表。
• ADJ 最重要的；关键的
  Thekeyperson or thing in a group is the most important one.
  1. He is expected to be the key witness at the trial...
     他将成为审判的关键证人。
  2. Education is likely to be a key issue in the next election.
     在下届选举中教育可能成为最重要的一个议题。
• N-COUNT 关键；要诀
  Thekey toa desirable situation or result is the way in which it can be achieved.
  1. The key to success is to be ready from the start...
     成功的关键在于从一开始就要准备充分。
  2. Diet and relaxation are two important keys to good health.
     限制饮食和放松身心是保持健康的两个要诀。
• See also:master key

双语例句

• One of the keys to successful business is careful planning.
  打造成功企业的关键之一就是要精心策划。
• Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop
  只有她和科恩先生有店里的全套钥匙。
• The second example both signs and encrypts messages, using X.409 certificates and keys.
  第二个示例使用X.409证书和密钥对消息进行签名和加密。
• A big bunch of keys were dangling clumsily around his waist.
  他腰上滴里嘟噜挂了一长串钥匙。
• When I got canned, I took these keys as souvenirs.
  我被开除后，就拿了这些钥匙作为纪念。
• He took a bunch of keys from the pocket of his old corduroy trousers.
  他从破旧的灯芯绒裤子口袋里掏出一串钥匙。
• That is not a problem at all as long as you have keys and passwords.
  只要您有密钥和密码，这就不是问题。
• Shall I get the keys?
  我去拿钥匙好吗？
• Next we need to create the keys and certificates for the Web services security signatures and encryption.
  接下来，我们需要为Web服务安全性签名和加密创建密钥和证书。
• She fished out a bunch of keys from her handbag.
  她从提包里掏出一串钥匙来。