关节 ɡuānjié noun ① [Anatomy] joint ▸ 关节疼 ache in the joints ▸ 膝关节 knee joint ② (关键环节) critical point ▸ 这正是问题的关节所在。 This is where the crux of the problem lies. ③ (关键人物) someone who is of vital importance and who might block the progress of certain matter ▸ 打关节 bribe sb into doing sth |