piv·ot·al
adjective/ˈpɪvətl/
/ˈpɪvətl/
- of great importance because other things depend on it
关键性的；核心的 - a pivotal role in European affairs
在欧洲事务中的关键作用 - Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area.
会计学、法学和经济学在任何金融服务领域都是事业成功的关键。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryPivotal is used with these nouns:- event
- figure
- moment
- …
- a pivotal role in European affairs