verb🔗Share配钥匙，用钥匙锁上 To fit (a lock) with a key."The locksmith keyed the new lock so we could use the same key for both the front and back doors. "锁匠给新锁配了钥匙，这样我们就可以用同一把钥匙打开前后门了。utilitybuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share用键固定，键合。 To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them."The mechanic keyed the pulley to the shaft to prevent it from slipping. "机械师用键将皮带轮固定到轴上，以防止它打滑。technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share标记，标明。 To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."The students' assignments were keyed with colored dots to show their reading level. "学生的作业上用彩色圆点做了标记，标明了他们的阅读水平。marktypewritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share按键, 击键 (telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."The operator keyed the telegraph key to send the urgent message to headquarters. "操作员按下了电报键，将紧急消息发往总部。technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share按住送话键, 启动发射器 To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio)."The dispatcher keyed the microphone to alert the ambulance crew. "调度员按住送话键，启动麦克风，呼叫救护车队。technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share录入，键入 (more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad."Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs."我们的指导老师让我们键入我们的用户ID。technologycomputingmachinecommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share划，刮花。 To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key."He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."他把占了他停车位的车给划了。propertyactionpolicevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share关联，连接。 To link (as one might do with a key or legend)."The map was keyed to the symbols, so we knew what each icon represented. "地图上所有的符号都关联着图例，因此我们知道每个图标代表什么。systemcommunicationorganizationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share用检索表查明，按检索表鉴定。 To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key."Using a plant identification key, the specimen was keyed to the Acer rubrum species, also known as the red maple. "使用植物检索表，这个标本被鉴定为红花槭(Acer rubrum)，也叫做红枫。biologyorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share有针对性的，定调的 To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team keyed the online ads to show different vacation packages to families with young children versus retirees. "营销团队对在线广告进行了调整，针对有小孩的家庭和退休人员展示不同的度假套餐。communicationmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share定调，调准。 To attune to; to set at; to pitch."The speaker keyed their presentation to the interests of the young audience, using lots of visuals and short video clips. "演讲者为了迎合年轻听众的兴趣，把演讲内容定调为轻松活泼，运用了大量的视觉材料和短视频片段。musicsoundcommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share锁紧，楔紧 To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges."The carpenter keyed the wooden beams together to ensure the roof was stable. "木匠用楔子把木梁锁紧，确保屋顶稳固。technicalmachinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
