新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

seminal

英  [ˈsemɪnəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(在某一领域内)有重大影响的

    Seminal is used to describe things such as books, works, events, and experiences that have a great influence in a particular field.

    近义词

    significant , ground-breaking , influential

    双语例句

    例:

    author of the seminal book 'Animal Liberation'

    有着巨大影响的《动物解放》一书的作者。

    例:

    The reforms have been a seminal event in the history of the NHS.

    这些改革已成为英国国民保健体制历史上影响非常深远的事情。