missing link
noun /ˌmɪsɪŋ ˈlɪŋk/
/ˌmɪsɪŋ ˈlɪŋk/
- [countable] something, such as a piece of information, that is necessary for somebody to be able to understand a problem or in order to make something complete
(理解问题或使事物完整的)必要的环节,不可缺少的一环 - He may be able to provide us with the missing link that can help us solve the mystery.
他也许能给我们提供缺失的一环,帮助我们解开谜团。
- He may be able to provide us with the missing link that can help us solve the mystery.
- the missing link[singular] an animal similar to humans that was once thought to exist at the time that apes were developing into humans
缺环(推想中从类人猿发展到人类之间的过渡动物)