a platform in a harbour where boats come in to load, etc. 码头;埠头 Homophones key | quaykey quay- key noun
She quietly turned the key in the lock. 她悄悄地转动锁里的钥匙。
- key adjective
Fresh eggs are a key ingredient for a tasty cake. 新鲜鸡蛋是美味蛋糕的关键成分。
- key verb
Customers have to key their PIN for amounts over £30. 金额超过30英镑的客户必须输入个人识别码。
- quay noun
The constant coming and going of ferries makes the quay a bustling place. 渡船的不断来往使码头成为一个繁忙的地方。
Word Originlate Middle English key, from Old French kay, of Celtic origin. The change of spelling in the late 17th cent. was influenced by the modern French spelling quai.- key noun