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crucial
关键的；至关重要的；决定性的
核心释义
Extremely important because it affects or decides the outcome of something; essential or vital.
- 1.
对决定结果或未来至关重要或决定性的；极其重要的；关键的。
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
- 2.
极其重要的；对解决危机至关重要的
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
- 3.
具有重要相关性的
having crucial relevance
- 4.
最重要的
of the greatest importance
对决定结果或未来至关重要或决定性的；极其重要的；关键的。；极其重要的；对解决危机至关重要的；具有重要相关性的；最重要的；决定性的
用法In use
It is crucial to make a decision before the deadline.
用法提示：crucial为形容词，表示“至关重要的”，与is构成系表结构，强调决定的重要性。
Proper preparation is crucial for achieving your goals.
用法提示：crucial作表语，后接for短语说明对象，表达关键性。
Getting enough sleep is crucial to maintaining good health.
用法提示：crucial与to搭配，表示“对……至关重要”，说明睡眠的必要性。
a crucial moment in his career
a crucial election
a crucial issue for women
crucial to the case
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- crucial role
- 关键作用
- She played a crucial role in the team's success.她在团队的成功中发挥了关键作用。
- crucial importance
- 至关重要
- This issue is of crucial importance to our future.这个问题对我们的未来至关重要。
- crucial point
- 关键点
- He made a crucial point during the debate.他在辩论中提出了一个关键点。
- crucial moment
- 关键时刻
- At that crucial moment, she remained calm.在那个关键时刻，她保持了冷静。
- crucial decision
- 关键决定
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记忆提示：crucial 谐音 '酷秀'，酷炫的表演往往是比赛胜负的关键。
语境与语域Context & Register
多用于正式或学术语境，强调极端重要性或决定性作用。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常不用于比较级或最高级，但可用于强调结构如 'absolutely crucial'。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the '-cial' ending (spelled 'cial') but have different stressed vowels (e.g., /uː/ in 'crucial', /oʊ/ in 'social'), so they do not rhyme with 'crucial'. They are useful for comparing the common spelling pattern.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.