instrumental
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/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
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/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
adjective
C1
very important in making something happen
Her help was instrumental in finishing the project on time.
她的帮助对于项目按时完成至关重要。
C1
made by or for musical instruments
The instrumental music played softly in the background.
器乐在背景中轻柔地播放。
R
the form of a word that shows it is used as a tool
In some languages, nouns have an instrumental case.
在某些语言中，名词有工具格。
noun
R
a piece of music with no singing
The band played an instrumental during the break.
乐队在休息期间演奏了一首器乐曲。
translation
起重要作用的, 乐器的, 工具格的
器乐曲, 工具格的
词形变化
Plural
instrumentals