a point at which two people must separate or at which a decision must be taken
岔路口，十字路口；关键时刻，需要作出重大抉择的时刻
the best course is to seek an amicable parting of the ways.
最好的途径是寻找一个折衷的抉择时刻。
A point of divergence, especially one of great moment.
转折点：分岔点，尤指需要作出重大决择的时刻