importance /ɪmˈpoɚtn̩s/ noun Learner's definition of IMPORTANCE
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: the quality or state of being important : value or significance重要；重要性 -
The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect.老师告诫学生互相尊重的重要性。
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a medical discovery of great/major importance [=a very important medical discovery]重大医学发现
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He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission.他夸大了他在此次救援任务中的重要性。
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The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack.此次炸弹袭击之后，谈判显得愈加重要了。
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a matter of little/minor importance 无关紧要的事情
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Nothing of importance [=nothing important] was decided.没有做出什么重要的决定。