crucial
adjective uk/ˈkruː.ʃəl/ us/ˈkruː.ʃəl/
B2 至关重要的；关键的；决定性的
extremely important or necessary
a crucial decision/question 至关重要的决定／问题
Her work has been crucial to the project's success. 她的工作对于这个项目的成功至关重要。
[ + that ] It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately. 关键是要马上着手处理这一问题。
Synonyms: all-importantessential (NECESSARY)vital (IMPORTANT)
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- Price will be a crucial factor in the success of this new product.
- The motif of betrayal and loss is crucial in all these stories.
- The turning point in her political career came when she was chosen to fight a crucial by-election.
- During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence.
- The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.