| 词汇 | skeleton-key |
| 释义 | skeleton key noun[ C ] uk /ˈskel.ɪ.tən ˌkiː/ us /ˈskel.ɪ.t̬ən ˌkiː/ a key that will open several doors万能钥匙 Building: locks & locksmithing bolt catch closer combination combination lock deadbolt deadlock fob key key box key fob key ring keycard keychain lock lockbox locksmith master key mortise lock padlock Examples of skeleton keyskeleton key There are legitimate uses of skeletonkey sets—eg by locksmiths—and any proposals for controls on sales would need to take this into account. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is no skeletonkey for these locks. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Antique or vintage-style barrel keys often closely resemble the more traditional skeletonkey but are a more recent innovation in keymaking. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. However, warded keys were designed to fit only a matching lock and the skeletonkey would often fit many. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. His holy symbol is a locked door with a skeletonkey beneath it. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Originally, the width of the lane was narrower than that of the free throw circle, giving the appearance of a skeletonkey. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. I refer, for example, to the direct mailing of skeleton keys to members of the public, which can easily be used for opening car doors. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The police have already warned us of the risk involved in advertising skeleton keys for purchase by the public. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Some get into a house by breaking or forcing a downstairs window; some favour skeleton keys, others the cat-burgling methods. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The evidence that we have from a wide survey is that there is little use of skeleton keys in breaking into, and stealing, cars. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Even the exterior door skeleton keys are still present and functional, which are to the best of the owner's knowledge, original sets. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Today, skeleton keys are associated with fine cabinetry. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It urges the player to find seven skeleton keys hidden throughout the manor, and visit the cellar to open the cellar door with them. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Most skeleton keys and their locks were formed of brass, although pewter was sometimes used as well. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Such items include mushrooms, skeleton keys, treasure chests, and others. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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