crucial

• 形容某事物极其重要或必不可少，对某个结果或情况起决定性作用。

Describes something that is extremely important or essential for a particular outcome or situation.

1. Extremely important or decisiveB2formal

   Something that is very important or essential, often determining the success or failure of something.

   关键的

   • Practice is crucial for improving your skills.
   • The first few minutes are crucial in a job interview.
   • Making the right decision is crucial to the project's success.

   同义词criticaldecisiveessentialimportantkeynecessarypivotalvital

   反义词inessentialinsignificantminornonessentialtrivialunimportant

2. Critical or pivotalC1formal

   At a point where a particular decision or action will have a decisive effect.

   关键的

   • This match is crucial for their championship hopes.
   • The evidence was crucial in winning the case.
   • Timing is crucial when launching a new product.

   同义词criticaldecisiveessentialkeymomentouspivotalsignificantvital

   反义词inessentialinsignificantminortrivialunimportant