keynote
noun
adj
verb
ˈkiːnəʊt
noun
1
the
main
point
in
a
book,
system
of
beliefs,
activity
etc
that
influences
everything
else
主旨，要旨，基调
[+
of
]
Unprecedented
change
has
been
the
keynote
of
the
electronic
revolution.
前所未有的变化是电子革命的主旨。
adj
2
relating
to
the
most
important
part
of
a
formal
meeting,
report
etc
〔正式会议、报告等〕主要的，基调的
keynote
speech/address/lecture
etc
He
is
scheduled
to
deliver
the
keynote
address
at
an
awards
ceremony.
他被安排在颁奖典礼上作主题发言。
Bill
Gates
is
booked
as
the
keynote
speaker
.
比尔．盖茨被预约为主要发言人。
verb
3
to
give
the
keynote
speech
at
a
formal
meeting,
ceremony
etc
（在）〔正式会议、典礼等上〕作主题发言
The
event
is
usually
keynoted
by
the
prime
minister.
这一活动通常由首相作主题发言。