Instrumental in doing Meaning in English

expression

US

ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛntəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈduɪŋ

in-struh-MEN-uhl in DOO-ing

UK

ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/ /ˈɪn/ /dˈuːɪŋ

in-struh-MEN-tuhl in DOO-ing

释义

If someone or something is 'instrumental in doing' something, they play a very important or necessary role in making it happen.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in formal or written English, especially when describing achievements, teamwork, or progress. Usually followed by a gerund: 'instrumental in bringing change'. Not used to describe minor help—it's about being a key or decisive factor.

• Spanish: fundamental para - clave en
• Portuguese (BR): fundamental para - essencial em
• Portuguese (PT): fundamental para - fulcral em
• Chinese (Simplified): 对……起关键作用
• Chinese (Traditional): 對……起關鍵作用
• Hindi: में मुख्य भूमिका निभाना - में सहायक होना
• Arabic: أساسي في - له دور جوهري في
• Bengali: মুখ্য ভূমিকা পালন করা
• Russian: ключевую роль в
• Japanese: に不可欠な役割を果たす
• Vietnamese: có vai trò quan trọng trong
• Korean: 에서 중요한 역할을 하다
• Turkish: önemli rol oynamak
• Urdu: میں کلیدی کردار ادا کرنا
• Indonesian: berperan penting dalam

例句

She was instrumental in doing the research for this project.

basic

His advice was instrumental in doing the right thing.

basic

Their support was instrumental in doing the repairs quickly.

basic

Mary was instrumental in doing all the planning behind the scenes.

natural

He’s always instrumental in doing whatever needs to get done.

natural

That new software was instrumental in doing the job faster.

natural