key

Danh từ

chìa khóa

turn the key in the lock

xoay chìa khóa trong ổ khóa

the car keys

chìa khoá xe hơi

khóa (lên dây đàn, dây cót đồng hồ…)

the key of C major (nhạc)

khóa đô trưởng

(nghĩa bóng) giọng

her speech was all in the same key

bài nói của cô ấy cứ đều đều một giọng

bàn phím, bộ phím (đàn pianô, máy đánh chữ…)

lời giải, lời chú giải (bản đồ, biểu đồ…)

(số ít) mặt xù xì làm chỗ bám (cho sơn, cho vữa…)

gently sand the plastic to provide a key for the paint

chà cát nhẹ nhàng lên miếng nhựa để tạo ra mặt xù xì cho sơn làm chỗ bám

key to something

chìa khóa (nghĩa bóng), bí quyết, mấu chốt

diet and exercise are the key to good heath

chế độ ăn uống và tập luyện là bí quyết giữ sức khỏe

the key to the whole affair was his jealousy

mấu chốt của toàn bộ sự việc là do sự đố kỵ của hắn mà ra

under lock and key

xem lock

Tính từ

chủ chốt, then chốt

a key industry

ngành công nghiệp chủ chốt

a key position

vị trí then chốt

Động từ

chà để tạo mặt xù xì cho sơn làm chỗ bám

key something in

nhập (vào máy điện toán) qua bàn phím

key something to something

điều chỉnh hợp với

the course is keyed to the needs of school leavers

lớp học đã được điều chỉnh cho hợp với đòi hỏi của những người đã thôi học

key somebody up

(thường dùng ở dạng thụ động) làm ai lo lắng căng thẳng

the manager warned us not to get too keyed up before the match

ông bầu đã khuyên chúng tôi là không được để cho mình bị quá lo lắng căng thẳng trước cuộc đấu

Danh từ

(cũng cay)

đá ngầm (ngoài khơi Florida…)

* Các từ tương tự:
Key bargain, key money, Key rates, key ring, key signature, key-cold, keyboard, keyboarder, keyboardist

noun

plural keys

[count] a device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile

The usual type of key is a small metal object that you insert into a narrow opening and turn.

You need the key to get into the drawer.

She turned the key and opened the door.

house/car keys

the ignition key of a car

the key to the lock - often used figuratively

That woman holds the key to his heart. - see also latchkey, passkey, skeleton key

a device that looks like a key and that is used to turn something

a key for winding a clock

something that is necessary in order to do or achieve something - usually singular

If you want to improve your health, exercise is the key.

usually + to

The key to hitting the ball well is following through on your stroke.

Hard work is the key to success.

something that provides an explanation or solution - usually + to

the key to a riddle

a list of words or phrases that explain the meaning of symbols or abbreviations

Use the key to decode the symbols.

a pronunciation key

any one of the buttons of a computer or typewriter that you push with your fingers

He tapped away at the keys, typing his letter.

any one of the parts that you push with your fingers to play a piano or similar musical instrument

She sat down at the piano and put her hands on the keys.

music :a system of musical tones based on a scale beginning on the note for which the system is named

the key of C

The symphony changes key from G major to E minor. - compare 4key

under lock and key

xem lock

adjective

extremely important

He's a key player/person in the organization.

The key question is Can we afford it?

Underline key words and phrases as you read.

Their votes were key in getting the bill passed.

verb

keys; keyed; keying

[+ obj] to enter (information) by using the keys of a computer, typewriter, etc.

The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist. - often + in

In order to gain access to the network, you first have to key in [=type in] your name and password. - often + into

The cashier keyed each price into the cash register.

US informal :to have the most important part in (something)

Defense keyed the victory.

key to

[phrasal verb] chiefly US

key (something) to (something or someone) :to make (something) suitable for (a particular use or type of person)

I try to key my lectures to my audience. - often used as (be) keyed to

The educational program is keyed to the needs of working women.

key (something) to (something) :to change (something) in a way that is closely related to (something else) - usually used as (be) keyed to

The amount of money they receive is keyed to the rate of inflation. [=the amount increases or decreases if the rate of inflation increases or decreases]

Diets are keyed to a person's lifestyle and weight-loss goal.

noun

plural keys

[count] :a low island or reef

the Keys :a group of small islands off the southern coast of Florida - compare 1key

* Các từ tương tự:
key chain, key lime, key ring, keyboard, keyboardist, keyed up, keyhole, keynote, keynote address

noun

Have you lost your car keys again? You will need a key to open the air valve on the radiator

latchkey

skeleton key

passkey

opener

The key to his behaviour can probably be found in the way his mother treated him in his childhood

The song was originally written in the key of C

A key to the symbols appears on every other page

In this passage there is a change to a more sombre key

adjective

Automatic reversal is a key feature of this cassette player. Roderick is a key man in the company

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