keyhole
/ˈkiːhəʊl/ · /ˈkiːhoʊl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4111 in the learning path
钥匙孔
Definitions
n. a hole in a lock into which a key fits
钥匙孔
Example
I struggled to find the keyhole in the dark.
黑暗中，我费了好大劲才找到钥匙孔。
Modern electronic locks remove the need for a traditional keyhole, although they may create new security risks.
现代电子锁不再需要传统的钥匙孔，不过也可能带来新的安全风险。
Collocations
- put a key in the keyhole
- look through the keyhole
- keyhole surgery
Usage tip
keyhole surgery指小切口手术，不是钥匙孔手术。
FAQ
- What does keyhole mean?
- a hole in a lock into which a key fits
- How is keyhole pronounced?
- UK /ˈkiːhəʊl/, US /ˈkiːhoʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
