Definition
To determine whether something will be successful or a failure; to have a decisive impact on something.
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This product launch is make-or-break for the company's future; it could either make the company a household name or lead to its downfall.
这个产品发布对公司的未来至关重要；它可能让公司成为家喻户晓的名字，也可能导致其衰败。
His upcoming audition is make-or-break for his dream of becoming an actor; it will determine whether he has a career in show business.
他即将到来的试镜对他成为演员的梦想至关重要；这将决定他是否能在演艺圈发展。
This game is make-or-break for their chances of advancing to the finals; it will determine whether they move on or not.
这场比赛对他们晋级决赛的机会至关重要；这将决定他们是否能继续前进。