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keyed

UK //kiːd//US //kiːd//

词源

源自中古英语 'keye'(钥匙),词根与古英语 'cǣg' 相关,动词用法首次记录于16世纪。

adjective

❶ 指物体带有键槽或钥匙孔的结构特征,通常用于描述机械装置或锁具的设计。

“The keyed shaft ensures precise alignment with the gear.”

(带键槽的轴确保与齿轮精确对齐。)

“This door has a keyed lock for added security.”

(这扇门装有带钥匙的锁以提高安全性。)

同义词:notched, slotted, grooved

verb

❶ 用钥匙开启或锁上某物,也指在键盘上输入信息的行为。

“She keyed in the password carefully.”

(她仔细地输入了密码。)

“He keyed the car door open with shaking hands.”

(他用颤抖的手拿钥匙打开了车门。)

同义词:typed, entered, unlocked

常见短语

keyed up — 形容人因紧张或兴奋而情绪激动、难以平静的状态。

“The team was keyed up before the championship game.”

(队伍在冠军赛前紧张不已。)