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crux

/krʌks/

cruxnoun

cruxes

/krʌks/

Translations

главная проблема

The crux of the issue lies in the lack of communication.

Главная проблема заключается в отсутствии коммуникации.

The crux of the matter is that we need more time.

Суть дела в том, что нам нужно больше времени.

основной момент

The crux of the argument was not addressed.

Основной момент аргумента не был рассмотрен.

Additional translations

ключевой вопрос

основная суть

Definitions

The most important or decisive point of an issue.

The crux of the debate was whether the new policy would benefit the majority of citizens.

A particular point of difficulty.

The crux of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.

Synonyms

main point

cruxadjective

Used attributively before another noun, especially in climbing, to denote the most difficult or decisive part.

Definitions

Relating to or designating the most difficult or decisive part of something.

The climber hesitated before the crux move on the wall.

cruxproper noun

Definitions

A small but conspicuous constellation in the southern sky, commonly called the Southern Cross.

Crux is easily recognisable to observers in the Southern Hemisphere.