defining
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/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
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/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
A characteristic or feature that is most important in describing something.
The color of the sunset was the defining feature of the painting.
夕焼けの色が絵の決定的な特徴でした。
Used to specify which particular person or thing you are referring to.
The defining moment of the game was when the underdog team scored the winning goal.
試合の決定的な瞬間は、下位チームが勝利のゴールを決めたときでした。