important/ɪm'pɔːtənt $ -'pɔːr-/

a. having great effect or influence; of great value

a. 重要的；影响很大的；有巨大价值的：an important decision 一个重要的决定

◇[important to sb] The job is important to him. 这个工作对他来说很重要。

◇[It is important (for sb) to do sth] It's important for children to get up early. 孩子们早起是很重要的。

构词import + -ant→“带有意义的”即为“重要的”

音组-ant/-ənt/

accountant; assistant; constant; distant; important; instant; assistant