game-changing

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game-changing — 形容詞

1. relating to an event or idea that dramatically alters the direction or final res

1.形容詞B2
釋義

顛覆性的

徹底改變局面或發展的

relating to an event or idea that dramatically alters the direction or final result of a situation

例句

The new software was a game-changing innovation that helped small businesses compete with large corporations.

這套新軟體是一項顛覆性的創新，協助小型企業與大公司競爭。

collocation: game-changing innovation / game-changing breakthrough

Dahlia described the court's ruling as a game-changing decision for environmental policy.

Dahlia 形容法院的裁決是環保政策上一個顛覆性的決定。

常見搭配
  • game-changing innovation
  • game-changing technology
  • game-changing breakthrough
  • game-changing decision
  • game-changing invention
同義詞
  • revolutionary

    suggests a complete break from the past, often more dramatic than game-changing

  • transformative

    emphasises deep structural change; more formal in tone

  • groundbreaking

    highlights originality and being the first of its kind

反義詞

用法筆記

Common in business, technology, and political contexts. The word carries strong emphasis and should be reserved for changes that truly alter the direction of a situation.

常見錯誤

This new app is game-changing for my daily routine.
This new app makes a useful difference to my daily routine.
'Game-changing' implies a major transformation; it is too strong for small everyday improvements.
The company announced a game-changing strategy last year.
The company announced a major new strategy last year.
The adjective typically describes a specific innovation or event, not a general plan.

2. having a very strong influence on which person or team wins a sports match or co

2.形容詞B2
釋義

比賽關鍵的

對比賽結果影響極大的

having a very strong influence on which person or team wins a sports match or competition

例句

The goalkeeper made a game-changing save in the final minute of the match.

守門員在比賽最後一分鐘做出了關鍵的撲救。

collocation: game-changing save / game-changing goal

Hamza's game-changing three-pointer sealed the victory for his team.

Hamza 那記比賽關鍵的三分球為球隊鎖定了勝利。

常見搭配
  • game-changing save
  • game-changing goal
  • game-changing play
  • game-changing moment
  • game-changing move
同義詞
  • decisive

    directly determines the winner; more neutral in register

  • match-winning

    stronger and more specific to a single deciding action

  • crucial

    emphasises importance without necessarily implying a complete shift

反義詞

用法筆記

Originally used in live sports commentary to describe a single play or decision that decides the outcome. Now also used figuratively in other competitive contexts such as business or politics.

常見錯誤

The player scored a game-changing goal in the first minute.
The player scored a game-changing goal in the final minute.
A game-changing event typically happens at a critical late moment when the result is still in doubt.
Every pass in the game was game-changing.
Every pass in the game mattered.
Overusing the word for routine actions weakens its impact.

同根字

  • game-changer
    名詞B2

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常用片語

  • game-changing impact
  • game-changing effect
  • game-changing move

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