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/ɪmpɔ͟ː(r)t(ə)nt/
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]重要的;必要的;非常有价值的 Something that is important is very significant, is highly valued, or is necessary.
  [oft ADJ to n]
  • Her sons are the most important thing in her life...

    她生命中最重要的是她的儿子们。

  • The planned general strike represents an important economic challenge to the government...

    这场有计划的总罢工是政府面临的一个重大经济挑战。

  • This gold is every bit as important to me as it is to you...

    这块金牌对你很重要,对我也一样重要。

  • It's important to answer her questions as honestly as you can...

    尽可能如实回答她的问题非常重要。

  • It was important that he rest.

    他很有必要休息一下。

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  • I was hungry, and, more importantly, my children were hungry.

    我很饿,更重要的是,我的孩子们很饿。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有声望的;有影响的;显要的 Someone who is important has influence or power within a society or a particular group.
  • He was the most important person on the island.

    他是岛上最有声望的人。

  • ...an important figure in the media world.

    传媒界很有影响力的人物

Usage Note :

You do not use important to say that an amount or quantity is very large. Instead, you use words such as large, considerable, or substantial. …a large sum of money. …a man with considerable influence… Britain's armed forces face substantial cuts.

形容数量、数额巨大用 large, considerable 或 substantial 等词,而不用 important: a large sum of money (一大笔钱), a man with considerable influence (有相当影响力的人), Britain's armed forces face substantial cuts (英国的武装部队面临大规模裁军)。


Oxford im·port·ant / ɪmˈpɔːtnt ; NAmE ɪmˈpɔːrtnt / adjective 1 having a great effect on people or things; of great value 重要的;有重大影响的;有巨大价值的 an important decision/factor 重要决定╱因素 I have an important announcement to make. 我要宣布一件重要的事情。 Money played an important role in his life. 金钱在他的生活中扮演了重要的角色。 Listening is an important part of the job. 倾听是这项工作的一个重要部份。 one of the most important collections of American art 美国艺术的最有价值的收藏品之一 It is important tofollow the manufacturer's instructions. 遵照厂家的说明很重要。 It is important thathe attend every day. 他每天都要出席,这很重要。 ( BrE) It is important thathe should attend every day. 他每天都要出席,这很重要。 It is important forhim toattend every day. 他每天都要出席,这很重要。 important(to sb) It's very important to me that you should be there. 你应该到场,这对我很重要。 The important thingis to keep trying. 重要的是要不断尝试。 language bank at
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2 (of a person ) having great influence or authority 影响很大的;权威的 an important member of the team 举足轻重的一位队员 He likes to feel important. 他喜欢感到自己很重要。 im·port·ant·ly / ɪmˈpɔːtntli ; NAmE ɪmˈpɔːrtntli / adverb More importantly, can he be trusted? 更重要的是,他值得信任吗? She was sitting importantly behind a big desk. 她神气十足地坐在一张大写字枱后面。 language bank at
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im·port·ant / ɪmˈpɔːtnt ; NAmE ɪmˈpɔːrtnt / im·port·ant·ly / ɪmˈpɔːtntli ; NAmE ɪmˈpɔːrtntli /
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importantim‧por‧tant /ɪmˈpɔːtənt $ -ɔːr-/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective
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1an important event, decision, problem etc has a big effect or influence on people’s lives or on events in the future:  a very important meeting The accident taught him an important lesson. Happiness is more important than money. ‘What did you say?’ ‘Oh, nothing important.’it is important (to do something) It’s important to explain the procedure to the patient. It’s vitally important that you understand the danger.important for It was important for the president to continue his schedule, regardless of the bomb threat.important to Nothing could be more important to me than my family.When you mean that you care about something a lot, say that it is important to you, not that it is ‘important for’ you.2people who are important have a lot of power or influence:  a very important customer They carry guns because it makes them feel important.THESAURUSimportant having a big effect on people’s lives or on events in the future: · an important decision· Good qualifications are increasingly important.big important or serious: · It’s a big decision.· a big problemsignificant important enough to be noticeable or have a big effect: · There is no significant difference between the performance of male and female students.· The Internet has brought about significant changes in people’s lives.noteworthy formal important or interesting enough to deserve your attention: · The castle is the island’s most noteworthy feature.· The jury’s verdict was noteworthy for a number of reasons.very importantessential very important, especially for the success, health, or safety of someone or something: · It is essential to speak the local language.· essential supplies of food and clothingvital/crucial extremely important, because without it there could be serious problems: · His evidence was vital to the case.· The US plays a crucial role in the region.· The media are a vital part of the political system.key extremely important and having a big effect: · Wheeler had a key role in the development of the atom bomb.· Timing is key.of great/considerable importance very important: · In the construction industry, health and safety are of considerable importance.momentous very important because it has a very great effect on the future: · Momentous events were taking place in Russia.· a momentous decisionmost importantmain/chief/principal [only before noun] most important: · What was your main aim?· the principal reason for their decision· the chief cause of the recessionmajor [usually before noun] one of the most important or serious things: · Smoking is a major cause of heart disease.· Street crime is a major problem.central/primary [usually before noun] most important – used especially when talking about the main thing that people are discussing, worried about, or trying to do: · Education will be the central issue in the election.· Our primary concern is passenger safety.paramount /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ formal more important than anything else, so that you must consider it when deciding what to do: · Airport security is of paramount importance.· The needs of the students are paramount.
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adj.重要的,重大的;有地位的;有权力的

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