importance /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT The importance of something is its quality of being significant, valued, or necessary in a particular situation. 重要

  例：

  China has been stressing the importance of its ties with third world countries.

  中国一贯强调与第三世界国家联系的重要。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Importance means having influence, power, or status. 名望

  例：

  Obviously a man of his importance is going to be missed.

  显然，他这么一位重要人士将会被缅怀。