juncture

junc·ture /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə $ -ər/ noun [countableC usually singular] formal

PERIOD OF TIMEa particular point in an activity or period of time 特定时刻［关头］

At this juncture, I suggest we take a short break.

此时此刻，我建议大家稍事休息。

The talks are at a critical juncture (=very important point).

会谈正处于紧急关头。

Examples from the Corpus

juncture• the juncture of the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers

critical juncture• Incumbents and candidates alike see this as a critical juncture in the history of the district.• The war was at such a critical juncture that some weeks was too long.• While this must remain conjecture, it should be remembered that 1949 was a critical juncture.• At each critical juncture an assessment should be made regarding the correct dose, correct equipment, product activity etc.

Origin juncture

(1300-1400) Latin junctura, from jungere; → JOIN

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