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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

important [ɪm'pɔːtənt]
  1. 1. adjective [+thing] [ factor] [ decision] (significant) 重要
    That is a very important point that you've raised.
    你提的问题是很重要的。
  2. 2. adjective (influential) 有影响的
    a very important criminal lawyer
    一个非常有影响的刑事辩护律师
    the list of important people who are coming
    到场要人名单
    it is important to eat sensibly
    合理进食是很重要
    it is important for them to understand that...
    他们一定要懂得
    it is important that...
    …是非常重要
    it's not important
    不重要的

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

important [ɪmˈpɔːrtənt]
  1. 1. adjective 重要的,非常有价值的
    The manager should like to deal with the most important issue first.
    经理必须首先处理重要事情
  2. 2. adjective 重大的,非常有意义的
    There are important medical differences between young patients and older ones.
    治疗年轻年老的病人时,有一些重大不同
  3. 3. adjective 至关重要的关键性的
    It is most important to appoint at least one Executor when you make your Will.
    在你立遗嘱时候指定至少一名遗嘱执行人至关重要的
  4. 4. adjective 权威的,有地位的,有影响力的
    Foreign affairs are not often an important factor in British general elections.
    外交事务英国大选往往不是一项非常有影响力的领域
  5. 5. adjective 骄傲的,自大
    In truth, he was the least important player on the team.
    事实上,他是这个队伍中最不骄傲的一名队员

Collins English-English Dictionary

important [ɪm'pɔːtənt]
  1. 1. adj of great significance or value; outstanding
    Voltaire is an important writer
  2. 2. adj of social significance; notable; eminent; esteemed
    an important man in the town
  3. 3. adj [when postpositive, usually foll by to] specially relevant or of great concern (to); valued highly (by)
    your wishes are important to me
  4. 4. adj an obsolete word for importunate
  5. 5. adj [Etymology] C16: from Old Italian importante, from Medieval Latin importare to signify, be of consequence, from Latin: to carry in; see import
  6. 6. adv [Usage] The use of more importantly as in more importantly, the local council is opposed to this proposal has become very common, but many people still prefer to use more important

Examples

The least important issue has too much influence over the most important issue! -This is a case of the tail wagging the dog.
最不重要的事却比最重要的事获得了更多的关注——这就是本末倒置。
When you ask me something, don't forget the all-important word, "please"...
向我询问时,别忘了一个重要的字“请”……
China is very important, but soon it will be more.
中国现在举足轻重,而且会变得越来越重要。
I've listed some of the most important topics discussed on the last meeting.
我把上次会议中讨论的一些重要论题列了清单。
The rules do not permit much flexibility in their operation, so it is important that they operate fairly.
操作规则没有多少灵活性,所以谨慎操作是很重要的。

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