importance

[im'pɔ:təns]

n.重要, 重要性
n.傲慢

例句与用法：

He has an exaggerated idea of his own importance.

他自视过高。

He emphasized the importance of careful driving.

他强调小心驾驶的重要性。

What was said was of prime importance.

说过的那件事是很重要的。

Character is of sovereign importance.

人品最为重要。

The items are listed in order of importance.

这些项目是根据其重要性排列的。

We cannot emphasize too much the importance of learning English.

我们再怎样强调学英文的重要性也不为过。

This matter is of vital importance to us.

这件事对我们来说至关重要。

He is a man of great importance.

他是一位非常重要的人物。

详细释义：

n.[U]

1. 重要, 重大; 重要性

Here I would stress the importance of mathematics to the whole of science.

这里我要强调数学对整个科学的重要性。

2. 重要的地位(或身份)

Was he related to anyone of importance?

他跟什么要人有关系吗?

3. 自大, 傲慢

with an air of importance

趾高气扬地

短语词组：

attach importance to

1. 重视

They attach great importance to education.

他们十分重视教育。