momentous

🇬🇧 UK/mәu'mentәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Of great importance or significance, especially regarding future events.

重大的,意义深远的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
momentstem
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=momentous

Common Collocations

  • 1.momentous event重大事件
  • 2.momentous decision重大决定
  • 3.momentous occasion重要时刻

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The signing of the treaty was a [momentous] occasion in world history.

  • 2.

    Her [momentous] decision to pursue medicine changed her life completely.

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