/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n.1.(significance)重要(性)；重大
Stonehenge's historic importance巨石阵的重要历史价值
China has stressed the importance of its ties with developing countries.中国强调了与发展中国家之间关系的重要性。
Safety is of paramount importance.安全至关重要。
Her Catholic faith was of great importance to her.她的天主教信仰对她来说意义重大。
2.+of person重要地位；名望
a man of some importance一位挺有地位的人
Was he related to anyone of importance?他认识什么有名望的人吗？
3.<废>(meaning)意义；含义
4.<废>(matter)重要的事；要紧的事
5.<废>(importunity)强求；胡搅蛮缠