important
/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ · /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #296 in the learning path
重要的；重大的
Definitions
adj. Having great value or a significant effect.
重要的；重大的
adj. Having considerable power, influence, or status.
有影响力的；有地位的
Example
Keep your important documents in this waterproof folder.
把你的重要文件放在这个防水文件夹里。
Access to reliable information plays an important role in helping citizens make informed decisions about their health.
获取可靠信息对于帮助公民作出明智的健康决策起着重要作用。
Collocations
- an important role
- an important factor
- important to someone
- equally important
Word family
- importance (n.)
- importantly (adv.)
- unimportant (adj.)
Synonyms
- significant
- crucial
Antonyms
- unimportant
- insignificant
Usage tip
用It is important to do；importance是名词形式。
FAQ
- What does important mean?
- Having great value or a significant effect. Having considerable power, influence, or status.
- How is important pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/, US /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
