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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.
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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[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.
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)。