determinant
n, adj (fml 文) (thing) that determines or decides how or if sth happens 决定因素; 决定性的
The main determinant of economic success is our ability to control inflation. 经济方面的成就主要取决於我们控制通货膨胀的能力.
OK. I've got a better idea. Why don't we do it together?
好,我有了一个更好的主意。为什么我们不一起干呢?
Perhaps in those days I was. Pierre and I did have a very good time at the ball. But that was the last moment of happiness in our lives. That night everything changed.