key
英 /kiː/ 美 /kiː/
- n. 钥匙An object shaped to open or close a particular lock.
- n. 关键；秘诀Something essential for understanding or achieving something.
- adj. 关键的；主要的Extremely important to a situation or its outcome.
I left my house key in my coat pocket.
我把家门钥匙放在外套口袋里了。
Access to reliable information is key to helping consumers make informed decisions about their health.
获取可靠信息是帮助消费者就自身健康作出明智决定的关键。
搭配
a spare key 备用钥匙the key to success 成功的关键a key factor 关键因素play a key role 发挥关键作用
辨析提示
the key to中to是介词，后接名词或动名词。
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