moment of truth

短语

斗牛中的最后一剑

词形变化

moments of truth 复数 moments of truth

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

    习语

    The moment of truth comes when you try to start the engine you have just rebuilt.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 4

second minute moment instant

整体词 2

bullfighting tauromachy

词源

A calque of Spanish momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.

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