instrumental
/ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5461 in the learning path
起重要作用的
Definitions
adj. playing an important part in making something happen
起重要作用的
adj. performed with musical instruments rather than voices
器乐的
n. a piece of music performed without singing
器乐曲
Example
Your advice was instrumental in helping me find work.
你的建议对我找到工作起了重要作用。
Investment in public transport has been instrumental in reducing traffic congestion in several major cities.
对公共交通的投资在缓解多个大城市的交通拥堵方面起了重要作用。
Collocations
- be instrumental in
- instrumental music
- instrumental version
Word family
- instrument (n.)
Usage tip
表示“起重要作用”时，用 be instrumental in doing。
FAQ
- What does instrumental mean?
- playing an important part in making something happen performed with musical instruments rather than voices a piece of music performed without singing
- How is instrumental pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/, US /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
