crucial
/ˈkruːʃəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5111 in the learning path
至关重要的；关键的
Definitions
adj. extremely important to the success or outcome of something
至关重要的；关键的
Example
Your spare key was crucial when I locked myself out.
我把自己锁在门外时，你的备用钥匙派上了关键用场。
Access to reliable public transport is crucial for people seeking employment beyond their immediate neighbourhoods.
对于想在居住地附近以外寻找工作的人来说，可靠的公共交通至关重要。
Collocations
- a crucial role
- a crucial factor
- crucial to success
- a crucial decision
Word family
- crucially (adv.)
Synonyms
- vital
- essential
- critical
Antonyms
- unimportant
Usage tip
比important语气强；常用be crucial to。
FAQ
- What does crucial mean?
- extremely important to the success or outcome of something
- How is crucial pronounced?
- UK /ˈkruːʃəl/, US /ˈkruːʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
