pivotal 的意思是關(guān)鍵性的,核心的。
U.S. officials believe a recording pivotal to the case of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi doesn't appear to connect the Saudi crown prince to the killing. 美國官員認為,沙特記者卡舒吉遇害一案至關(guān)重要的錄音似乎沒有將沙特王儲牽連進來。
Mishaps, protests and litigation are overshadowing the vote recount in Florida's pivotal races for governor and Senate. 至關(guān)重要的佛羅里達州州長和參議員競選的重新計票由于各種問題、抗議和訴訟而蒙上陰影。