keynote的词源

英文词源

keynote (n.)

also key-note, "lowest note of a musical scale, basis of a scale," 1776, from key (n.1) in sense of "musical scale" + note (n.). Figurative sense of "leading idea" is from 1783; keynote address is 1905, American English.

中文词源

keynote：主旨，基调

key,关键，note,音符。比喻用法。

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