| 单词 | crux |
| 释义 | crux (once / 11047 pages) n The essential point or problem is the crux. People are always trying to get to the crux of a matter or the crux of a problem, while others try to distract them. The noun crux is often followed by the phrases "of the matter" or "of the problem." When people are trying to identify the crux of something, it's like they want to get to the heart of it. They want to peel back the layers and find out what something is really all about or what is causing the problem. No more beating around the bush! WORD FAMILYcrux: cruces, cruxes USAGE EXAMPLESBut that is the crux of King Spa’s appeal: its inimitable otherworldliness. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) Ms. Damrau and Mr. Grigolo were especially inspired during the four duets that form the dramatic crux of Gounod’s opera. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Nevertheless, the crux of forecasts for more subdued returns in 2017 rests on simple math. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) n the most important point Syn|Hypo|Hyper crux of the matter alpha and omega the basic meaning of something; the crucial part point a brief version of the essential meaning of something Crux (once / 37403 pages) n WORD FAMILY Crux: Cruces USAGE EXAMPLESAmber Kay Otero pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Las Cruces to a misdemeanor offense of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance. Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016) The degree was awarded to the family of Officer Jose Chavez during the university’s fall commencement ceremony in Las Cruces. Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016) Police say 36-year-old Joshua “Josh” Clay Dunne of Las Cruces was shot late Friday and later died at a hospital. Washington Times(Dec 05, 2016) n a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus Syn|Exp Crux Australis, Southern Cross constellation a configuration of stars as seen from the earth |
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