importance
/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ · /ɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #3244 in the learning path
重要性
Definitions
n. The quality of having great value or a strong effect.
重要性
Example
Losing my keys taught me the importance of a spare.
丢了钥匙后，我才明白备用钥匙有多重要。
Schools should emphasise the importance of critical thinking rather than focusing only on examination results.
学校应强调批判性思维的重要性，而不是只关注考试成绩。
Collocations
- attach importance to
- of great importance
- recognise the importance of
Word family
- important (adj.)
- importantly (adv.)
- unimportant (adj.)
Synonyms
- significance
Antonyms
- insignificance
Usage tip
importance不可数；重视某事用attach importance to。
FAQ
- What does importance mean?
- The quality of having great value or a strong effect.
- How is importance pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/, US /ɪmˈpɔːrtəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
