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BNC: 1025 COCA: 1573

importance

Word family 
im·por·tance /ɪmˈpɔːtəns $ -ɔːr-/ ●●● S3 W1 noun [singular, uncountableU]  
IMPORTANTthe quality of being important 重要(性)
the importance of something
 the importance of regular exercise
经常锻炼的重要性
 I agree about the importance of these proposals (=the reasons why they are important).
我同意，这些建议十分重要。
of importance
 They make decisions about various matters of importance (=important matters).
他们对各种各样的重要事情作出决定。
 He was full of his own importance (=he behaved in an annoying way which showed that he thought he was very important).
他自以为很了不起。
n THESAURUS
importance the quality of being important
the importance of cleanliness in preventing infections
He may have been an evil tyrant, but you cannot deny his importance in world history.
significance the importance of an event, action etc, especially because of the effects or influence it will have in the future
The significance of the discovery was not understood until years later.
9/11 was an event of global significance.
value the importance and usefulness or something
The athletes talked to the students about the value of a college education.
Such methods are of little value.
prominence the fact of being important and well-known
He first came to prominence (=became well-known )in the 1990s.
 COLLOCATIONS
verbs
have importance 重要
This is an issue that has importance for all of us.
这个议题对我们所有人都很重要。
attach importance to something (=think it is important) 认为某事物很重要
She attached great importance to loyalty.
她认为忠诚很重要。
recognize/realize the importance of something 意识到某事物的重要性
We all recognize the importance of his work.
我们都意识到他工作的重要性。
emphasize/stress the importance of something 强调某事物的重要性
I'd like to emphasize the importance of reading exam questions carefully.
我想强调仔细阅读考题的重要性。
nassume importance (=become important)
The town assumed importance once it was connected to the rail system.
lose its importance 失去重要性
The island lost its importance when trade routes changed.
贸易路线发生了改变，这座岛屿便失去了重要性。
exceed something in importance formal (=be more important than something else) 比某事物更重要
nFor him, winning Wimbledon exceeded all other tournaments in importance.
adjectives
great/considerable/enormous importance 相当重要
Crime rates have great importance for the government.
对该政府来说犯罪率事关重大。
nSome people attach enormous importance to personal wealth.
vital/crucial/critical importance (=very great) 至关重要
This research is of vital importance.
这一研究极其重要。
central/fundamental importance 首要
The central importance of interest rates is widely recognized.
大家都承认利率的重要性是第一位的。
particular importance 格外重要
Tourism has particular importance in some regions.
旅游业在一些地区格外重要。
equal importance 同等重要
When applying for a job, qualifications and experience are often of equal importance.
申请工作时，资历和工作经验往往同等重要。
relative importance 相对重要
We discussed the relative importance of these different sources of revenue.
我们讨论了这些不同收益来源的相对重要性。
growing/increasing importance 与日俱增的重要性
the growing importance of the Internet as a source of information
作为消息来源的因特网不断增强的重要性
economic/political importance 经济上/政治上的重要性
nThe role of the police has great political importance.
local/national importance 对当地/全国的重要性
nCrime is an issue of national importance.
practical importance (=related to things that happen, rather than just ideas) 实际的重要性
nScience has long been of practical importance to civilization as a whole.
phrases
a sense/feeling of importance (=a feeling that you are an important person) (觉得自己)重要的感觉
Sitting behind the big desk gave her a feeling of importance.
坐在那张大办公桌后面使她感觉自己很重要。
be of little/no importance 不重要
Where the money came from is of no importance.
这笔钱从哪里来的并不重要。
be of the utmost importance/be of paramount importance (=be extremely important) 至关重要，最为重要
It is of the utmost importance that this matter is kept confidential.
对此事保密至为重要。
be of primary importance formal (=be the most important thing) 最为重要
nFinishing the project on time is of primary importance.
be of secondary importance formal (=be less important than another thing) 次等重要
nSometimes we forget that the media coverage of a sport is actually of secondary importance to the event itself.
Examples from the Corpus
importance• The distinction between them is of considerable importance.• Something we have known for many years is of deep importance in comprehending the world of the dying person.• He will have importance, though.• Explain the importance of the Monroe Doctrine in a 750-word essay.• The effect of increasing affluence is to minimize the importance of economic goals.• The importance attached to every other issue rose sharply when the campaign opened but the importance attached to defence hardly changed.• The importance of these actions is that they legitimise intervention in other spheres, from trade to the environment.• The several statements should be arranged in order of their importance.
the importance of something• As a character, I am not so sure about the importance of his role.• And underlying all is the bedrock agreement on the goal and on the importance of that goal.• As Mr Torode points out, our liberal forefathers insisted on the importance of testing faiths by submitting them to discussion.• Interestingly, it was only with this loss that many husbands realised the importance of their spouse's wage to the family.• Regressive between tax-payers Reflecting the importance of housing in the household budget, domestic rates fell most heavily on the low-income groups.• Brief opening remarks by each speaker stressing the importance of particular points.
im·por·tance noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1
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BNC: 1025 COCA: 1573
importance

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + IMPORTANCE | IMPORTANCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤cardinal, central, considerable, critical, crucial, enormous, extreme, fundamental, great, high, immense, key, major, outstanding, overriding, overwhelming, paramount, particular, profound, real, special, supreme, tremendous, vital極端重要性；首要；壓倒一切的重要性；意義深遠的重要性；至關重要▸➤first, greatest, highest, primary, prime, utmost頭等重要性；至高無上的重要性◇This information is of the first importance.這條消息重要無比。◇It is of the utmost importance that you arrive on time.最重要的是你要按時到達。➤growing, increased, increasing越來越高的重要性▸➤declining正在減弱的重要性◇the declining importance of manufacturing industry製造業的日趨式微➤lesser, limited, marginal, minor, secondary小的重要性；有限的重要性；次等重要➤general一般的重要性▸➤added附加的重要性▸➤immediate迫切的重要性▸➤continued, continuing, lasting持久的重要性▸➤equal同等的重要性▸➤relative相對的重要性▸➤intrinsic內在的重要性▸➤obvious明顯的重要性▸➤perceived認識到的重要性◇differences in the perceived importance of the different subjects in the curriculum對課程設置中不同科目重要性的認識差異➤potential潛在的重要性▸➤public公共重要性▸➤international, national國際重要性；對國家的重大意義▸➤practical實踐中的重要性▸➤theoretical理論上的重要性▸➤symbolic象徵意義上的重要性◇the symbolic importance of iron in German culture鐵在德國文化中重要的象徵意義➤archaeological, commercial, constitutional, cultural, ecological, economic, environmental, historic, historical, legal, military, political, social, strategic考古上的／商業上的／憲法方面的／文化上的／生態方面的／經濟上的／環境方面的／歷史上的／歷史學上的／法律上的／軍事上的／政治上的／社會上的／戰略上的重要意義VERB + IMPORTANCE➤have具有重要性◇These finds have considerable scientific importance.這些發現具有相當重大的科學意義。➤assume, take on顯示重要性◇Education takes on an added importance at a time of economic uncertainty.在經濟不穩定時期教育顯示出格外重要的意義。➤grow in, increase in, rise in重要性上升▸➤decline in, diminish in, fall in重要性下降◇The overseas markets have now declined in importance.海外市場的重要性現在已經有所下降。➤attach, give sth, place重視；看重◇To what objectives do you attach most importance?你對什麼目標最為看重？◇the importance placed on cleanliness對清潔的重視➤accept, acknowledge, appreciate, be aware of, grasp, learn, note, realize, recognize, see, understand認可重要性；意識到重要意義；瞭解重要性；領會重要意義◇People were aware of the importance of working with nature.人們認識到了順應自然的重要性。➤demonstrate, illustrate, indicate, point to, reflect, show, suggest表明重要意義；指出重要意義；反映重要性；說明重要意義◇Figure 2.2 shows the relative importance of the different service industries.圖 2.2 表明了不同服務行業的相對重要性。➤affirm, assert, reaffirm, reiterate肯定重要性；宣稱重要意義；重申重要性▸➤deny, discount, dismiss否認／貶低／否定重要性◇I don't discount the importance of theory, but I am really concerned with practice.我不否認理論的重要性，不過我真正關心的是實踐。➤confirm, reinforce肯定重要性；加強重要意義▸➤draw attention to, emphasize, highlight, point out, promote, stress, underline, underscore (especially NAmE) 使注意重要性；強調重要性；指出重要意義；宣傳重要性◇The manual stresses the importance of regular maintenance.使用手冊強調了定期維護的重要性。➤diminish, downplay, minimize, play down (especially BrE) 貶低重要性；盡量降低重要性；弱化重要性◇She was inclined to downplay the importance of her own role in the affair.她傾向於淡化自己在此事中的作用。➤exaggerate, overemphasize, overestimate, overstate誇大重要性；過分強調重要性；高估重要性▸➤underestimate低估重要性◇Don't underestimate the importance of good presentation.不要低估良好表達的重要性。➤increase增強重要性▸➤reduce降低重要性▸➤assess, consider, discuss, evaluate評估／考慮／討論／評價重要性▸➤explain闡明重要性▸➤doubt, cast doubt on, question, throw doubt on懷疑重要性；質疑重要性◇No one can seriously question the political importance of the environment.沒有人會真正質疑環境的政治意義。➤forget, ignore, overlook忘記重要性；忽視重要性IMPORTANCE + VERB➤lie in sth重要意義在於⋯◇The town's importance lies in the richness and quality of its architecture.該鎮的重要性在於其建築豐富多樣且品質優良。PREPOSITION➤of... importance具有⋯的重要意義◇a figure of crucial importance in the history of design設計史上至關重要的一個人物➤importance for對⋯的重要意義◇an area of enormous importance for wildlife對野生動植物極為重要的一個地區➤importance to對⋯具有的重要意義◇the importance to the country of a healthy economy健康的經濟對該國的重要性PHRASES➤in order of importance分輕重緩急◇Deal with the issues in order of importance.按重要程度高排序來處理這些問題。➤a matter of grave importance, a matter of great importance, a matter of importance極為重大的事情；意義重大的事；重要事務
BNC: 1025 COCA: 1573
importance

noun

importance ♦︎ significance ♦︎ urgency ♦︎ seriousness ♦︎ consequence ♦︎ substance ♦︎ gravityThese are all words for the quality of being important and having an effect on people or things. 这些词均表示重要性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be of importance / significance to sb◆great importance / significance / urgency / seriousness / consequence◆the utmost importance / significance / urgency / seriousness / gravity◆real importance / significance / urgency / consequence◆new / added importance / significance / urgency / substance◆to have / gain importance / significance / substance◆to give sth importance / significance / urgency / substance◆to assume / take on importance / significance / an urgency◆to appreciate / realize / recognize / understand the importance / significance / urgency / seriousness / gravity of sth◆to reflect / show / underline the importance / significance / urgency / seriousness of sth◆to assess / exaggerate / underestimate the importance / significance / seriousness of sth◆a matter of importance / significance / urgency / substance■ importance [uncountable] the quality of being important and having an effect on people or things 重要性；重要；重大◆She stressed the importance of careful preparation.她强调了认真准备的重要性。◆They attach great importance to the project.他们高度重视这个项目。◆State your reasons in order of importance.按重要性依次陈述你的理由。◆He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status).他十分清楚自己的重要地位。■ significance sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns [uncountable, countable] (rather formal, especially written) the importance of sth, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future （尤指对将来有影响的）重要性，意义◆This is a decision of major political significance.这是个具有重大政治意义的决定。◆The new drug has great significance for the treatment of the disease.这种新药对这种疾病的治疗有重大意义。OPP insignificance ⇨ minor adj. ■ urgency ˈɜːdʒənsi; NAmE ˈɜːrdʒənsi [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the need to deal with sth immediately 紧迫性；迫切性◆This is a matter of some urgency.这件事相当紧迫。◆There was a note of urgency in his voice.他的语气有些急切。◆The attack added a new urgency to the peace talks.这次袭击使和平谈判愈显迫切。  see also urgent ⇨ urgent ■ seriousness [uncountable, singular] the need to treat sth as important, especially because there is cause for worry 严重性；严肃性；认真◆He had not understood the seriousness of the matter.他尚未认识到这个问题的严重性。◆The problem was not treated with the seriousness it deserved.这个问题未能得到应有的认真对待。   see also serious ⇨ serious 1 ■ consequence ˈkɒnsɪkwəns; NAmE ˈkɑːnsəkwens [uncountable] (formal) importance 重要性；重要；重大◆Don't worry. It's of no consequence.别担心，这无关紧要。◆His work made him a person of some consequence in the art world.他的作品让他在艺术界有些许分量。ⓘ You can describe things that are not important or not very important as being of some/little/no consequence or as being without consequence. If nothing important happens, you can say that nothing of any consequence happens. You can describe an important person or thing as sb/sth of consequence. 表示事情不太重要可以用of some consequence，表示不重要可以用of little/no consequence或without consequence。nothing of any consequence happens表示没发生什么重要的事。sb/sth of consequence指要人、要事。■ substance [uncountable] (often used in negative sentences 常用于否定句) (formal, especially written) important information, evidence or work 重要信息；根据；实质◆Nothing of any substance was achieved in the meeting.会议没有取得任何实质性成果。◆Their accusations were without substance.他们的指控没有事实根据。ⓘ A report or rumour is said to have substance if it contains important information, or if there is evidence to support it. If not, it is said to lack substance. You can describe an important point for discussion as sth of substance or as a matter of substance. * have substance指报道或传闻包含重要信息或有证据支持。lack substance指缺乏实质性内容或事实根据。可以用sth of substance或a matter of substance来形容须讨论的重要事项。■ gravity ˈgrævəti [uncountable] (formal) seriousness 严重性；严肃性◆I don't think you realize the gravity of the situation.我认为你没有意识到形势有多严峻。◆Punishment varies according to the gravity of the offence.处罚根据罪行的轻重而有所不同。   see also grave ⇨ serious 1
BNC: 1025 COCA: 1573
importance
Importance: importance, emphasis, priority...

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