key

US /kiː/
UK /kiː/
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1.

열쇠

a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.

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I can't find my car keys.
차 열쇠를 못 찾겠어.
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She locked the door and put the key in her pocket.
그녀는 문을 잠그고 열쇠를 주머니에 넣었다.
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openerunlocker
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핵심, 중요한

a thing that is of crucial importance to a situation, problem, or explanation.

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Communication is the key to a successful relationship.
소통은 성공적인 관계의 핵심이다.
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The detective found the key piece of evidence.
형사는 핵심 증거를 찾았다.
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crucialessentialvitalcriticalpivotal
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핵심적인, 중요한

of crucial importance.

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This is a key decision for the company's future.
이것은 회사의 미래를 위한 핵심 결정이다.
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He played a key role in the negotiations.
그는 협상에서 핵심적인 역할을 했다.
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crucialessentialvitalcriticalpivotal
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