seminal
adjective uk/ˈsem.ɪ.nəl/ us/ˈsem.ə.nəl/
(IMPORTANT)
formal具有开拓性的；有深远影响的
containing important new ideas and having a great influence on later work
She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student. 她在学生时期就写了一篇有关该主题的文章，文章影响深远。
He played a seminal role in the formation of the association. 他在协会的创立过程中起了奠基性作用。
(LIQUID)
[ before noun ] biology specialized精液的
connected with semen
seminal fluid 精液