Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #218
important
重要的；重大的
having great significance or value
- 1.
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.
- 2.
of great significance or value
具有重大意义或价值的
- 3.
important in effect or meaning
在效果或意义上重要的
- 4.
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
极其重要的；对解决危机至关重要的
至关重要的；关键的；具有重大意义或价值的；在效果或意义上重要的；极其重要的；对解决危机至关重要的；重要的
In use
It is important to wear a seatbelt while driving.
This meeting is very important for the future of the company.
She forgot an important detail in her report.
important people
the important questions of the day
important to do sth
It is important to review your notes before the exam.
考试前复习笔记很重要。
important for sb/sth
Regular exercise is important for your health.
定期锻炼对你的健康很重要。
Connections
Collocations
- important role
- 重要作用
- Education plays an important role in personal development.教育在个人发展中起着重要作用。
- important factor
- 重要因素
- Cost is an important factor to consider when buying a house.成本是购房时需要考虑的重要因素。
- important decision
- 重要决定
- Choosing a career is an important decision in one's life.选择职业是人生中的一个重要决定。
- important issue
- 重要问题
- Climate change is an important issue that affects everyone.气候变化是影响每个人的重要问题。
- important part
- 重要部分
- Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.定期锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。
- important information
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：important由import（进口）和ant（蚂蚁）组成，想象进口的蚂蚁非常珍贵。
Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: 日常交流, 学术写作, 商务沟通; note_zh: ‘important’ 是一个通用词汇，通常适用于多种语境，无需特别区分正式或非正式。
Grammar Note
形容词，常后接不定式或that从句；表示"对…重要"时用介词to或for。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the 'port' spelling but differ in stress pattern and exact endings. Only 'importance' has a similar stress and ending to 'important', but the final consonant differs (/nt/ vs /ns/). No perfect rhyme is found in common vocabulary.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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