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key word

/kee-wurd/US // ˈkiˌwɜrd //

关键字,关键词,关键词,键词

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a word that serves as a key, as to the meaning of another word, a sentence, passage, or the like.
    • : a word used to encipher or decipher a cryptogram, as a pattern for a transposition procedure or the basis for a complex substitution.
    • : Also called catchword. Library Science. a significant or memorable word or term in the title, abstract, or text of a document or other item being indexed, used as the index entry.
    • : Digital Technology. a word used to classify or organize digital content, or to facilitate an online search for information: Search the database for the keyword “Ireland.”

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Examples

  • Getting men to do their share of care and domestic work is a key overlooked strategy in reducing poverty.

  • This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.

  • She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.

  • But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.

  • Still other people have moved away from the word “diet” altogether.

  • Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

  • Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.

  • When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.

  • Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.

  • Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.