key /kiː/ ► SEE ALLkey sth inkey sth into sthkey in on sthkey into sthkey on sthkey sth to sth/sb●ˌkey sth ˈin●ˌkey sth ˈinto sthto put information into a computer, using a keyboard（用键盘）输入（信息）；把（信息）键入（计算机）◆Key in your personal number. 输入你的个人号码。◆All the information has been keyed into the computer. 所有信息均已输入计算机。OBJdata, information SYNenter sth(into sth)[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv][v + n/pron + prep]●ˌkey ˈin on sth➡key on sth●ˌkey ˈinto sth1.to use a computer or information stored on a computer调用，使用（计算机或计算机内存信息）◆A hacker keyed into a vital database at the newspaper’s office. 一名黑客侵入了这家报社的重要数据库。SYNaccess sth (more formal) 2.if sth keys into sth else, it goes well with it and agrees with it, producing a good result适合；匹配◆remedies that key into the body’s basic metabolism 调节身体基本新陈代谢的各种疗法[v + prep]●ˈkey on sth ( key ˈin on sth) (NAmE) to focus on sth or begin to pay attention to it聚焦于；开始关注◆Keying on the public’s interest in the first airplane flight, the Pilots Association launched a new ad campaign today. 利用公众对飞机首航的关注，飞行员协会今天启动了一个新的广告活动。◆Police dogs keyed in on a briefcase left in the baggage area. 警犬盯上了落在行李区的一个公文包。[v + prep][v + adv + prep]●ˈkey sth to sth/sbto make sth suitable for sth/sb; to link sth with sth else使适合；使与…相关◆The farm was keyed to the needs of the local people. 这个农场注意满足当地人的需求。◆The timing of the concerts was keyed to the World Cup soccer games. 这些音乐会是配合世界杯足球赛来安排时间的。NOTEUsually used in the passive.通常用于被动语态。[v + n/pron + prep]