escape key

IPA/ɪˈskeɪp ˌkiː/
IPA/ɪˈskeɪp ˌkiː/

escape key — noun

1. a key on a computer keyboard, usually labelled "Esc", that you press to cancel a

1.名詞B2
釋義

a key on a computer keyboard, usually labelled "Esc", that you press to cancel an action you have started, close a menu or dialog box, or leave a program or full-screen mode

例句

Zayd pressed the escape key to close the pop-up advertisement.

press + escape key + to-infinitive (purpose)

When the computer froze, Mei held down the escape key for several seconds.

hold down + escape key (sustained press)

同義詞
  • Esc key

    the most common short form, identical in meaning

  • Esc

    abbreviated label on the key itself; used in commands and instructions

文法句型

the + escape key

escape key / Esc key (abbreviation)

press/tap/hit + the + escape key

用法筆記

Often shortened to 'Esc key' or simply 'Esc' in everyday computing. In instruction manuals, 'Press Esc' is standard; in full sentences, 'the escape key' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌I pressed escape to exit the game.
✅I pressed the escape key to exit the game.
💡In formal writing, include the article 'the' and the word 'key' after 'escape'.