juncture

• Существительное, обозначающее определённый момент времени, особенно критический или важный, или место, где две вещи соединяются или встречаются.

A noun referring to a particular point in time, especially a critical or important one, or a place where two things join or meet.

1. Critical point in timeC1formal

   A particular point in time, especially one that is important or critical.

   Критический момент

   • At this juncture, we must decide whether to continue or stop.
   • The negotiations reached a crucial juncture yesterday.
   • We are at a juncture where every decision matters.

   Synonymscrisiscruxmilestonemomentpointstagetimeturning point

2. Place where things joinC1formal

   A place where two or more things are joined or meet.

   Место соединения

   • The juncture of the two rivers creates a beautiful landscape.
   • The pipes were connected at a single juncture.
   • The juncture between the wall and the floor needs sealing.

   Synonymsconnectioncouplingintersectionjoinjointjunctionlinkseamunion