instrumental
instrumental — 形容詞
1. playing an important part in causing something to happen or succeed — for exampl
關鍵的
在過程中扮演重要角色
playing an important part in causing something to happen or succeed — for example, a negotiator who was instrumental in ending a conflict, or funding that was instrumental to a hospital's expansion.
Yuna was instrumental in getting the peace talks started between the two groups.
Yuna 在促成雙方和平談話方面扮演了關鍵角色。
instrumental in + gerund
The new funding was instrumental to the hospital's ability to upgrade its equipment.
這筆新資金對醫院升級設備的能力至關重要。
instrumental to + noun phrase
Christopher's research proved instrumental in developing a vaccine for the disease.
Christopher 的研究在開發該疾病疫苗方面發揮了關鍵作用。
A support network is instrumental in helping new parents adjust to life with a baby.
支持網絡在幫助新手父母適應育兒生活方面發揮重要作用。
The witness's testimony was instrumental in securing a conviction against the suspect.
這名證人的證詞對於定罪該嫌疑人起到了關鍵作用。
- crucial
more general; can describe any decisive factor, while 'instrumental' stresses being an active means or aid
- key
slightly less formal; emphasises importance rather than active contribution
- vital
stresses necessity — something without which success would be impossible
- influential
broader; describes having an effect, not necessarily a decisive or active one
- unimportant
having no significant effect on the outcome
- insignificant
too small or minor to matter
文法句型
instrumental in + noun/gerund
instrumental to + noun
instrumental role / instrumental part
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal and professional contexts. The subject is typically a person, organisation, event, or factor that drives a result. The most common structure is [subject] + be + instrumental in + [gerund/noun]. A less common but accepted alternative is instrumental to + [noun].
常見錯誤
2. relating to or consisting of music performed by instruments only, with no singin
純器樂的
只有樂器演奏，沒有歌唱
relating to or consisting of music performed by instruments only, with no singing or vocal parts.
The band released an instrumental version of their hit song, with no vocals or lyrics.
該樂團發行了他們熱門歌曲的純器樂版本，沒有人聲或歌詞。
instrumental version
Jisoo prefers instrumental music when she studies because singing voices distract her.
Jisoo 讀書時偏愛純器樂，因為歌聲會讓她分心。
The soundtrack for the film is entirely instrumental, featuring piano and strings.
這部電影的原聲帶完全是器樂曲，以鋼琴和絃樂為主。
Many video games play instrumental background music to avoid distracting players with words.
許多電玩遊戲播放純器樂背景音樂，以避免歌詞分散玩家的注意力。
Romi enjoys both vocal and instrumental jazz, but prefers the pieces without singing.
Romi 喜歡有人聲和純器樂的爵士樂，但偏愛沒有歌聲的曲子。
- non-vocal
a broader term; can describe any music or performance without singing
- purely instrumental
emphasises the complete absence of vocals
- vocal
involving or consisting of singing
文法句型
instrumental + noun (music / version / piece / track)
be + instrumental
用法筆記
This sense only describes the music itself, not the musician. Do NOT say 'instrumental musician' to mean someone who plays an instrument — the correct term is 'instrumentalist'. Distinguish from sense 1: if the subject is a person or factor playing a key role, use sense 1; if the subject is a piece of music performed without vocals, use this sense.
常見錯誤
instrumental — 名詞
1. a musical work performed by instruments only, with no singing or vocal parts.
器樂曲
沒有歌詞的樂曲
a musical work performed by instruments only, with no singing or vocal parts.
The album has three vocal songs and two short instrumentals.
這張專輯有三首演唱曲和兩首簡短的器樂曲。
countable: two instrumentals
Tanvi wrote a beautiful instrumental for piano and flute as a gift for her grandmother.
Tanvi 為鋼琴和長笛譜寫了一首優美的器樂曲，作為送給祖母的禮物。
The orchestra played a slow instrumental that filled the concert hall with a calm feeling.
樂團演奏了一首緩慢的器樂曲，讓音樂廳充滿了平靜的感覺。
This instrumental became popular on social media as a backing track for travel videos.
這首器樂曲在社群媒體上廣受歡迎，被用作旅遊影片的背景音樂。
- instrumental piece
more explicit; 'piece of instrumental music'
- instrumental track
common in recording/album contexts
- vocal track
a song with singing
- song with lyrics
a piece of music that includes words
文法句型
a/an + instrumental
the + instrumental
instrumental + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Often used in music criticism and album reviews. Unlike the adjective sense 2 (which modifies other nouns), the noun sense stands alone as a countable item: 'a beautiful instrumental' / 'two instrumentals'. The definite article is common when referring to a specific known piece: 'the instrumental that plays at the end of the film.'