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I . key [kiː] N

1. key:

key
钥匙 yàoshi

2. key:

key
键 jiàn
the key of a piano
钢琴键

4. key MUS:

key
调 diào

II . key [kiː] ADJ

key ring N

master key N

pass key N

shift key N

skeleton key N

Usage examples with key

a key point
要点
the key of a piano
钢琴键
the key to a problem
问题的答案
When did you miss your key?
你什么时候发现钥匙丢了？
insert the key in the lock
把钥匙插到锁里
turn the key in the lock
转动钥匙开锁
fumble in the bag for a key
在提包里摸钥匙
I cannot feel where the key is.
我摸不着钥匙在哪里。
She is searching through her pockets for the key.
她翻遍口袋寻找钥匙。
“Which is the key to the door？”“How can I tell？”
“哪把钥匙是开这门的？”“我怎么知道？”

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He finds an airport locker key and assumes the money is hidden in the locker.
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If the exposition starts in a minor key, it typically modulates to the relative major key, or less commonly, the minor dominant.
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The ability to be creative, think on the fly and make key business decisions with little time amidst the tsunami of external information is vital.
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The composition of band was almost intact with the exception of a key element on drums.
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In chaos, none of the ringleaders thought of implementing the key item of the program: the overthrow of the government.
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The key problem is the impact of the schema evolution on queries and applications.
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The key factor is consistency exterior branding and signage should continue into the interior, they should attract, stimulate and dramatise the store.
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It frequently appears in subordinate clauses, although its behavior in subordinate clauses differs in a key respect.
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Several key players retired after the 1980 season and the team was never the same again.
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This is different from email handling as email automated response is typically based on key word spotting.
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