lynchpin

英 [ˈlɪntʃpɪn]

美 [ˈlɪntʃpɪn]

n.  关键; 关键性人物(或事物)

复数：lynchpins　

BNC.38825 / COCA.41956

柯林斯词典

• → see:linchpin

英英释义

noun

• pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on
  Synonym:linchpin
• a central cohesive source of support and stability
  1. faith is his anchor
  2. the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
  3. he is the linchpin of this firm
  Synonym:anchormainstaykeystonebackbonelinchpin

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