escape key

IPA/ɪˈskeɪp ˌkiː/
IPA/ɪˈskeɪp ˌkiː/

escape key — 名詞

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

1.名詞B2
釋義

退出鍵

鍵盤上用於取消或退出操作的按鍵

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.

Zayd 按下退出鍵關掉了彈出廣告。

press + escape key + to-infinitive (purpose)

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

電腦當機時，Mei 按住退出鍵好幾秒。

hold down + escape key (sustained press)

常見搭配
  • press the escape key
  • tap the escape key
  • hit the escape key
  • hold down the escape key
  • the escape key is located on / in / at
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'.