crunch/krʌntʃ/

n 用作单

1. 嘎吱的响声

• the crunch of snow under the wheels of the truck 雪在卡车车轮下发出嘎吱嘎吱的响声

2. 美 (因财源不足)困难时期；危机

• The company was caught in a crunch. 这个公司陷入困境。

词组when it comes to the crunch 当关键时刻来到时