pivotal

🇺🇸 /ˈpɪvətl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɪvətl/
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adjective
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extremely important because it affects many other things

The discovery of the vaccine was pivotal in controlling the spread of the disease.

translation

adj. extremely important because it affects many other things

Synonyms

vital adj. 至关重要的, 维持生命的, 充满活力的 critical adj. 批评的, 关键的, 危急的, 审慎判断的, 评论性的 key n. 钥匙, 关键, 按键, 琴键, 调, 答案, 图例 crucial adj. 关键

Antonyms

unimportant adj. 不重要的 insignificant adj. 微不足道 minor adj. 不重要的, 小调 trivial adj. 不重要的