English Dictionary

missing link

noun

(colloquial) A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap between apes and humans. / (figuratively) Any sought-after or valuable intermediary figure or position.

The missing link in the investigation was the murder weapon.

意味（1）

(colloquial) A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap between apes and humans.

In the latter case, he may well approximate to what the vulgar have called the 'missing link'.

意味（2）

(figuratively) Any sought-after or valuable intermediary figure or position.

What we need is an artist who is also a scientist; or a scientist who thinks like an artist. And at last I can unveil that missing link of art and science!