词组 | important |
释义 | important /ɪmˈpɔːtənt $ -ɔːr-/ adjective 1. having a big effect or influence on people’s lives, or on what happens in the futurenounsan important event/occasion The Civil War was the single most important event in American history.an important moment/time/day Today is a very important day for her – she’s getting married.an important decision Choosing a home is one of the most important decisions of your life.an important meeting He has an important business meeting.an important point/question/issue The important point to remember is that language is constantly changing.an important part/feature/aspect Music is an important part of the life of the community.an important role/contribution Agriculture still has an important role in the country’s economy.an important factor Price is always an important factor.an important source of sth Vegetables are an important source of vitamin C.the (most) important thing spoken You’re safe – that’s the most important thing.prepositionsbe important to sb/sth My relationship with God is very important to me.be important for sth Regular exercise is important for health.adverbsextremely/highly important The right to privacy is a highly important issue.tremendously/incredibly/hugely important Radio still plays an incredibly important part in people’s lives.vitally/crucially/critically important (=extremely important for someone or something to succeed) It is vitally important for buyers to have accurate and independent information.supremely important (=more important than anything else – used for emphasis) His role was supremely important.particularly/especially important Training is particularly important for young people who’ve never had a job.increasingly important China now has an increasingly important role in world affairs.equally important The father’s role is equally important.strategically important (=important because of its position) Turkey is strategically important, because of its border with Iran, Iraq, and Syria.verbsbecome important Combining a career with a family is becoming important to more and more women.phrasesit is important (that)... It is important that the patient understands the risks.most important of all Most important of all, try to get as much information as you can about the universities you are considering going to.THESAURUS: important bigday | occasion | moment | decision | game | problem | issue | mistake important or serious: The couple have spent months getting ready for the big day. | Choosing the right course is a big decision. | It’s a big game for both teams. | Crime is a big problem. | Tax cuts will be a big issue at the next election. | You’re making a big mistake. significantdifference | change | increase | reduction | improvement | progress | number | proportion | effect | impact | role | contribution important enough to be noticeable or have a big effect. You often use significant about things that have been measured: There is no significant difference between the two groups. | The researchers found significant changes in the level of carbon in the atmosphere. | Studies demonstrated that the pest outbreak was due to the significant reduction in the number of spiders. | Significant progress has been made towards an agreement. | There have been a significant number of cases of the disease in Canada. | The results are not statistically significant. majorproblem | issue | part | change | cause | factor | reason | contribution | source one of the most important or serious things: Homelessness continues to be a major problem. | Selling goods on the internet is now a major part of their business. | When major changes happen in your life, this can affect your financial position. | Smoking is a major cause of heart disease. | Age is a major factor, and most patients are very old or very young. | The long hours and the poor salaries are the major reasons why it is difficult to find people to do the work. | Oil is a major source of income for the government.Major is always used before a noun. notable formalexception | feature | achievement | success | victory | example important or interesting and deserving your attention: Apart from one or two notable exceptions, there are very few women in positions of power. | The other notable feature of the palace is the beautiful gardens. | The Theory of Evolution was his most notable achievement. | This painting is a particularly notable example of the artist’s early work. | The film is notable for its use of special effects.very important or extremely important keypart | area | element | role | factor | point | issue | question | objective extremely important: Listening is a key part of communication. | Manufacturing is one of the key areas of the economy. | Good financial planning is a key element in business. | Wheeler had a key role in the development of the atom bomb. | Training is a key factor in the team’s success. | The key point to bear in mind is that the situation is constantly changing. | Cost is naturally a key issue. | The key question is – will people buy it? | One of their key objectives is to reduce the amount of waste. | Timing is key. essentialpart | element | aspect | feature | role | supplies extremely important, because something cannot exist without it, or you cannot do something without it: Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. | Electricity services are an essential feature of modern society. | The US is sending essential supplies of food and medicine to the victims of the earthquake. | Oxygen is essential for life. | It is essential to speak the local language. vitalpart | element | role | information | evidence | clue | source | resources extremely important, because something cannot exist without it, or you cannot do something without it: Communication is a vital part of our business. | Forests play a vital role in reducing the impact of climate change. | Vital evidence has been stolen. | Detectives believe the photographs may hold a vital clue. | His evidence was vital to the case.Vital or essential?These words basically mean the same. Essential sounds more neutral: Calcium is essential for healthy bones. Vital sounds stronger and more urgent: It is vital that he gets the money today. crucial/criticalrole | part | factor | time | moment | stage | question | issue extremely important, because without it there could be serious problems. You also use crucial/critical about times and questions that are extremely important: Oil plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. | Libraries are a crucial part of our culture. | Shareholder confidence is a critical factor for any company. | He was worried about losing his voice at a crucial moment in front of an audience. | The critical question is whether this trend is likely to continue. paramount /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ formalconsideration | concern more important than anything else, so that you must consider it when deciding what to do: The safety of the child must be the court’s paramount consideration (=the thing that most affects their decision). | Secrecy was always the paramount concern. | The needs of the students are paramount.In more formal English, if something is very important, you can say it is of great/considerable importance: Tourism is of great importance to the local economy. If something is extremely important, you can say that it is of major/vital/crucial/paramount importance: Customer loyalty is of paramount importance to us.important in history historicmoment | event | agreement | opportunity | victory very important and having a great effect on future events: Today is a historic moment for our country. | A huge crowd of people had gathered to witness the historic event. | The politicians must seize this historic opportunity for peace. landmarkdecision | judgment | ruling | case | study | report | agreement | deal | victory | achievement | event | visit very important and having a great effect on future events, or on the future development of something: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court said that students of all races should be able to attend the college. | They published a landmark study which showed that aspirin could reduce the risk of heart disease. | The US and Russia signed a landmark agreement on nuclear weapons. | President Nixon made a landmark visit to China in 1972.Landmark is often used as a noun: The case was a landmark for women’s rights (=an important event which had a great effect on the development of women’s rights). momentous formalevent | decision | occasion | change | consequences | victory | year extremely important and having a very great effect on the future. Momentous sounds even more important than historic or landmark: Momentous events were taking place across the Arab World. | This was to be a momentous decision, although he did not know it at the time. | He resigned, with momentous consequences for the future of his country. | The party won a momentous victory. | 2012 was a momentous year for the city.ANTONYMS → unimportant2. an important person, organization, or country has a lot of power or influencenounsan important person/man/woman He is a very important man and he does not like to be kept waiting.an important customer/client Japan Airlines is one of our most important customers.an important guest/visitor We are expecting some important visitors tomorrow.an important friend/ally Turkey is an important ally and a good friend of the United States.THESAURUS: important topman | woman | executive | scientist | expert | job most important. Top sounds rather informal and is often used in news reports: He is the party’s top man in the Senate. | In China, over 30 per cent of top executives are women. | She was appointed to the top job at the State Department. | Who is the top dog around here? (=the most important person – an informal use) keyplayer | member | personnel a key person is very important to the success of a group or organization: The team will be without one of their key players. | She is a key member of the laboratory staff, with over 28 years’ experience. | Pilots and other key personnel need to be able to get regular sleep. leadingfigure | member | expert | authority | scientist | intellectual | writer | artist | opponent important and well respected: He was one of the leading figures in the art world. | His uncle was a leading member of the Egyptian Communist Party. | Professor Cole is one of the country’s leading authorities on the subject (=he or she knows more about it than anyone). | 100 of the world’s leading scientists will attend the conference. | In July, two leading opponents of the government were arrested. | Gandhi played a leading role in India’s struggle for independence. influentialfigure | member | writer | artist | newspaper | magazine | journal important and having a lot of influence: She worked with some of Hollywood’s most influential figures (=influential people). | Another influential writer of the period was William Faulkner. | The Süddeutsche Zeitung is one of Germany’s most influential newspapers. | Stieglitz was the editor of the highly influential journal ‘Camera Work’. prominentfigure | member | businessman | businesswoman | activist important and well known: The letter was signed by 34 prominent figures from the US entertainment industry. | Cox was a prominent member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. | A prominent French businessman gave the refugees his private plane to use. | The prominent human rights activist was freed from prison (=someone who takes part in activities intended to achieve political or social change). valuedmember | customer very important to a company, team, or organization: Her pleasant personality and hard work made her a valued member of staff. | As one of our most valued customers, we would be delighted to offer you our Gold Credit Card. |
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