linchpin
US /ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/
UK /ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/
名词
1.
关键人物, 中枢, 核心
a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization
示例:
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She was the linchpin of the entire project, coordinating all the different teams.
她是整个项目的关键人物，协调着所有不同的团队。
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The new software proved to be the linchpin for the company's success.
新软件被证明是公司成功的关键。
2.
轴销, 插销
a pin passed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel in position
示例:
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He checked the linchpin on the wagon wheel to ensure it was secure.
他检查了马车车轮上的轴销，以确保其牢固。
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Without the linchpin, the wheel would come off the axle.
没有轴销，车轮就会从车轴上脱落。