[jī diào]
[音] （主要的调） fundamental key; main key
（主要精神； 基本观念） keynote; mood
The keynote of his speech was unity.
他讲话的基调是团结。
Ensure that the General Assembly adopt a resolution not less strong than those passed at the previous sessions.
争取联大通过的决议基调不低于去年。
Today the keynote of the wedding gown is simplicity.
如今结婚礼服的基调是素雅。