key

tool(工具)

1. A1Countable(可數名詞)

   A specially shaped piece of metal used to open or close a lock, start a car engine, etc.

   鎖匙

   • Car/door keys

     汽車/門鑰匙

   • I forgot my key at home.

     我把鑰匙忘在家裡了。

   • Have you seen my key?

     你有看到我的鑰匙嗎？

component(部件)

1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

   A movable part on a computer keyboard, or musical instrument that you press with your fingers to produce letters, numbers, symbols, or musical notes.

   按鍵

   • Every key on this keyboard is very responsive.

     這個鍵盤上的每個鍵都非常靈敏。

   • She played skillfully on the piano keys.

     她熟練地在鋼琴鍵上演奏。

   • Please check if the keys on the keyboard are working properly.

     請檢查鍵盤上的鍵是否正常運作。

music(音樂)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   A set of musical notes based on one particular note.

   調

   • The key change in this song is very clever.

     這首歌的轉調非常巧妙。

   • This piece is written in the key of G major.

     這首曲子是以G大調寫成的。

   • They played the song in different keys.

     他們用不同的調子演奏了這首歌。

information(資訊)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   A list of symbols used in a map or book, with explanations of their meanings.

   圖例

   • Please refer to the map key to understand what these symbols mean.

     請參考地圖的圖例來了解這些符號的含義。

   • The key in this book explains the different chart elements.

     這本書的圖例解釋了不同的圖表元素。

   • Every map should include a key.

     每張地圖都應該包含一個圖例。

reference(參考)

1. A2Countable(可數名詞)

   A list of answers to the questions in an exercise or test.

   練習或測驗中問題的答案列表。

   • The answer key is at the end of the workbook.

     答案在練習本的末尾。

   • Please use the key to check your answers.

     請使用答案來檢查你的回答。

   • The teacher will provide the answer key to the test.

     老師會提供測驗的答案。

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   To intentionally damage a car by scratching its paint using a key.

   故意用鑰匙刮傷汽車的漆面。

   • They keyed his new car out of jealousy.

     他們出於嫉妒用鑰匙刮了他的新車。

   • Someone keyed my bike.

     有人用鑰匙刮了我的機車。

   • He was furious after seeing his car had been keyed.

     看到他的車被刮後，他非常憤怒。

1. B2

   Very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things.

   關鍵的；主要的

   • She is considered a key figure in this research.

     她被認為是這項研究的關鍵人物。

   • Communication is a key factor for success.

     溝通是成功的關鍵因素。

   • The key part in this project is the final report.

     這個項目的關鍵部分是最終報告。

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