He has established himself as a pivotal figure in state politics.

他作为国家政治中的一位轴心人物的地位已经确立。

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The England star proved a pivotal figure for Chelsea as they clinched the Premiership title in devastating style last term.

这位英国巨星用上个赛季率领球队势如破竹夺取联赛冠军的成绩来表明他是切尔西的枢纽人物。

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His paintings combined traditional solid forms with Impressionist use of light and color. He was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

他的画既有传统绘画坚实的造型，又有印象主义画派明亮、鲜艳、充满光感的色彩，可以说他是一个承上启下的重要画家。

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After a difficult first season with the U's, Crow has become a pivotal figure during the current campaign.

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The 25-year-old American has been a pivotal figure in Bolton's impressive start to the season playing every Premier League game so far.

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Foster, like his former partner Richard Rogers (who has a peerage, but no Pritzker as yet), is a pivotal figure in British architecture.

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