important

英[ɪm'pɔːt(ə)nt] 美[ɪm'pɔrtnt]

1. of great significance or value;

"important people"

"the important questions of the day"

2. important in effect or meaning;

"a significant change in tax laws"

"a significant change in the Constitution"

"a significant contribution"

"significant details"

"statistically significant"

3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis;

"a crucial moment in his career"

"a crucial election"

"a crucial issue for women"

4. having authority or ascendancy or influence;

"an important official"

"the captain's authoritative manner"

5. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position;

"recited the decree with an important air"

"took long important strides in the direction of his office"