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crux
UK
/krʌks/
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Translations
cruxes
pl
UK
/krʌks/
US
/krʌks/
The crux of the debate was whether the new policy would benefit the majority of citizens.
Le point crucial du débat était de savoir si la nouvelle politique profiterait à la majorité des citoyens.
The crux of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.
Le nœud du problème réside dans le manque de communication entre les services.
Used attributively before another noun, especially in climbing, to denote the most difficult or decisive part.
The climber hesitated before the crux move on the wall.
L’grimpeur a hésité avant le passage clé sur la paroi.
Definitions
The crux of the debate was whether the new policy would benefit the majority of citizens.
The crux of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.
The climber hesitated before the crux move on the wall.