mainspring /BrE ˈmeɪnsprɪŋ 
, AmE ˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ /
noun
1 (pivotal element) (of action, plot) ressort m (of de); (of life) raison f (of de)
2 (of watch) ressort m
mainspring
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