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升高[调整](乐器的)音调
使某人激动[紧张]
noun (1)
a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock or to start or access a mechanism turned the key in the lock/ignition … a metallic rattle, like keys being jangled.—Derwent May
my house/car keys
something that resembles a key in form or function A computer chip-based ignition key that relies on a wireless connection to your car …—Dustin Hawley By using their smartphone, … guests are able to … download a room key.—Sharon Love see also key card, key fob
a key for winding a clock
a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control
an instrumental or deciding factor
the key to her success
something that gives an explanation or identification or provides a solution
the key to a riddle
a list of words or phrases giving an explanation of symbols or abbreviations
a pronunciation key in a dictionary
an aid to interpretation or identification : clue
a key to understanding their motivation
an arrangement of the salient characters of a group of plants or animals or of taxa designed to facilitate identification
a map legend
a part to be depressed by a finger that serves as one unit of a keyboardalso: a representation of such a key (such as a space delineated on a touch screen)
Tiny keys on your iPhone's screen can be difficult to hit accurately. —Cherlynn Low
one of the levers of a keyboard musical instrument that actuates the mechanism and produces the tones
a lever that controls a vent in the side of a woodwind instrument or a valve in a brass instrument
a system of tones and harmonies generated from a hierarchical scale of seven tones based on a tonic
the key of G major
characteristic style or tone
the tone or pitch of a voice
the predominant tone of a photograph with respect to its lightness or darkness
a decoration or charm resembling a key
a small switch for opening or closing an electric circuit
a telegraph key
the set of instructions governing the encipherment and decipherment of messages
an encryption key
a free-throw area in basketball : free throw lane
a jump shot from the top of the key
cotter pin
a keystone in an arch
a small piece of wood or metal used as a wedge or for preventing motion between parts
samara
biographical name (1)
Francis Scott 1779–1843 American lawyer and author of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
adjective
extremely or crucially important a key moment in the game a key member of the staff
key issues
verb
transitive verb
to lock or secure with or as if with a key : fasten: such as
to secure (something, as a pulley on a shaft) by a key
to finish off (an arch) by inserting a keystone
to regulate the musical pitch of
key the strings
to bring into harmony or conformity : make appropriate : attune
remarks keyed to a situation
to identify (a biological specimen) by a key (see key entry 1 sense 3d)
to provide with identifying or explanatory cross-references
instructions keyed to accompanying drawings—John Gartner
to make nervous, tense, or excited—usually used with up
was too keyed up to sleep
to enter or input (text or data) by using a keyboard—often used with in or intokey in a passwordinformation being keyed into a database
keying changes to a manuscript
to be essential to : play the most important part in
defense keyed the victory
to vandalize by scratching with a key
someone keyed my car door
intransitive verb
to use a key
to observe the position or movement of an opposing player in football in order to anticipate the play—usually used with on
The middle linebacker was keying on the halfback.
to operate a machine by means of a keyboard : keyboard
noun (2)
a low island or reefspecifically: any of the coral islets off the southern coast of Florida
the Florida Keys
noun (3)
a kilogram especially of marijuana or heroin
biographical name (2)
John (Phillip) 1961– prime minister of New Zealand (2008–16)
biographical name (2)
John (Phillip) 1961– prime minister of New Zealand (2008–16)
作好身体和精神准备
Noun (1), Adjective, and Verb Middle English, from Old English cǣg; akin to Old Frisian kēi key Noun (2) Spanish cayo, from Taino Noun (3) by shortening & alteration from kilo
The first known use of key was before the 12th century
keel oververb
to fall suddenly (as in a faint)
trading postnoun
a station or store of a trader or trading company established in a thinly settled region where local products (as furs) are exchanged for manufactured goods
key1 of 4noun
a small device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile
a device having the form or function of a key
a key for winding a clock
a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control
something that provides an explanation, solution, or means of identifying
the key to a riddle
a series of phrases or statements that describe characteristics by which plants or animals of a particular group differ and are used to aid in identification
a map legend
one of the levers with a flat surface that is pressed by a finger in operating a machine or playing an instrument
a system of seven musical tones arranged in relation to a keynote from which the system is named
the key of C
a characteristic style or tone
a small switch for opening or closing an electric circuit
key2 of 4verb
to adjust the musical pitch of
to bring into harmony
to make nervous, tense, or excited—usually used with up
all keyed up about the test
to record by operating the keys of a machine
key each price into the cash register
key3 of 4adjective
of great importance the key question is "Can we afford it?" use key words in an outline
the key people in the organization
key4 of 4noun
a low island or reef
the Florida Keys
1 in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key
2 a good education is the key to success
3 he had found the key to her heart
4 He's a key player in the organization.
5 The key question is “Can we afford it?”.
6 Underline key words and phrases as you read.
7 Their votes were key in getting the bill passed.
8 The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist.
9 her response was perfectly keyed to the situation
10 Soaring interest rates are a key reason why the outlook has worsened.
11 Year in and year out, the advent of summer in San Diego is predictable for music fans in at least two key ways.
12 Run around this bombed - out backwater with a silver key up our tokhes?
把那个银色的钥匙挂在屁股上,沿着这个无聊的死水航行?
13 You should key up your endeavour to achieve sucess.
你应当通过进一步努力来取得成功.
14 He will key up his violin before the performance.
演出之前,他会调整小提琴的音调.
15 The manager warned us not to get too keyed up before the big match.
领队告诫我们在大赛之前不要太激动。
16 The children were all keyed up over the show of wire-walking.
孩子们在看走钢丝表演时都兴奋极了。
2 提高
elevatory hike enhancement swell elevation boost redound up raise advance enhance shore elevate heighten exalt uprear upraise redound to boost up
3 紧张
intense stiff lively tense tensile strained taut corded uptight strung screwed-up stressed-out atwitter tensional tensive tensely tautly stress stretch strain tension fuss lather tightness intension tenseness tautness tonus tensity whim-wham fluster string on the strain tensed up tense up wound up stressed out
4 鼓舞
invigorative infusive exciting inspiring inspirational invigorating rousing stimulative support inspiration stimulus stimulation excitation incitement prompting reanimation vivify invigoration root embrave spirit inspire inform wake prompt spark stimulate cheer ginger infuse animate quicken rouse invigorate hearten waken elate vitalize inspirit a shot in the arm