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keystroke

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers, Technology
key·stroke /ˈkiːstrəʊk $ -stroʊk/ noun [countable]  TDTthe action of pressing a key on a computer or other machine 〔对计算机或其他机器的〕按键,击键
Examples from the Corpus
keystrokeThere are nearly a dozen keystrokes which operate toggles.Boilerplate text can be inserted into a document with a few keystrokes.Movement of the cursor is controlled by several nominated keystrokes and the program itself is menu-driven.A macro is a special command that activates a series of keystrokes automatically.Cancelling toggle keys Repeat the keystroke.The keystroke in the Command Area which selects the text editing window is Esc for Escape.That will cost you 10 minutes and umpteen keystrokes and mouse clicks.You define the macro by deciding which keystrokes are activated and which keys are used to give the command.
key·stroke nounChineseSyllable
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keystroke
keystroke /ˈkiːstrəʊk $ -stroʊk/ noun [countable]
the action of pressing a key on a computer or other machine


key·strokeBrE /ˈkiːstrəʊk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkiːstroʊk/ 🔊 nouna single action of pressing a key on a computer or typewriter keyboard 击键;按键