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pinnacle

/ˈpɪnəkəl/

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the highest or most successful point

顶峰；巅峰

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Winning the international prize marked the pinnacle of her career.
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获得国际奖项标志着她的事业达到巅峰。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnəkəl/

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