N-COUNT [usually singular, oft NOUN n](政策、讲话或想法的)要旨,主题,基调 The keynote of a policy, speech, or idea is the main theme of it or the part of it that is emphasized the most. (政策、讲话或想法的)要旨,主题,基调 [Also + of]
He would be setting out his plans for the party in a keynote speech.
他将在其主旨发言中阐述他对该党的计划。
Responsibility and moderation were to be the keynotes of their foreign policy.