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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++vi·tal /ˈvaɪtl/ ●●● W2 adjective 1 IMPORTANTNEEDextremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist 极其重要的，必不可少的 SYN crucial The work she does is absolutely vital. 她所做的工作至关重要。vital to These measures are vital to national security. 这些措施对国家安全极其重要。vital for Regular exercise is vital for your health. 经常锻炼对健康非常重要。it is vital (that) It is vital that you keep accurate records. 做好准确的记录极为重要。it is vital to do something It is vital to keep accurate records. 做好准确的记录非常重要。 It is vital to be honest with your children. 对自己的孩子坦诚十分重要。 The tourist industry is of vital importance to the national economy. 旅游业对国家的经济至关重要。 Richardson played a vital role in the team’s success. 理查森对球队的成功起了极重要的作用。 The samples could give scientists vital information about long-term changes in the Earth’s atmosphere. 这些样本可以给科学家提供关于地球大气长期变化的极其重要的资料。► see thesaurus at important, necessary2 ATTRACTfull of energy in a way that is exciting and attractive 生气勃勃的，充满活力的 Rodgers and Hart’s music sounds as fresh and vital as the day it was written. 罗杰斯与哈特的音乐现在听来还有刚写成时的那份清新和活力。3 [only before noun]HBH necessary in order to keep you alive 维持生命所必需的 the body’s vital processes 机体的生命活动 vital organs (=heart, lungs etc) 主要器官〔如心、肺等〕4. vital signs medical the signs that show someone is alive, for example breathing and body temperature 生命体征〔如呼吸和体温等〕n COLLOCATIONSadverbsabsolutely vitalVitamins are absolutely vital for good health.nounsa vital role/partNurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.a vital part/elementLearning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.a vital ingredient/componentInvolving teachers in making decisions is a vital ingredient in raising morale.vital informationThe radio was a source of vital information on sea and weather conditions.vital evidenceThe vital evidence contained in the file had disappeared.a vital source of somethingThe forest was a vital source of timber.phrasessomething is of vital importanceReading is of vital importance in language learning.
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vital• In this job, the ability to remain calm is vital.• The pathogen could disrupt these vital cells, which would cause the capillaries to become leaky.• The man got away but he may have left a vital clue.• Regular exercise is vital for your health.• a strong, vital man• The division occurred on the day of a vital meeting of the 140 members of the Janata Dal parliamentary party.• Schools are a vital part of American neighborhoods.• The European Space Agency said that a vital piece of equipment on the craft had stopped functioning.• nurses, police officers and other workers who provide vital services• It is vital that leaking gas pipes are fixed immediately.• It is vital to match the software to the task, not the other way around.• His evidence was vital to the defence case.• Ethanol interferes with many of the reactions vital to the life of a cell.vital information• In both cases it is the position of the lips that conveys much of the vital information.• So we rely on instruments and probes to provide vital information.• The Commissions of Inquiry Act was to be amended to prevent the withholding of vital information.• The air samples could give scientists vital information about long-term changes in the chemical composition of the atmosphere.• She does not work in isolation, and poor records will deprive others involved in teaching of vital information about the student.• We hope that you will continue to provide us with this vital information as we embark together on the second piloting year.• All night long, serious, important matters were addressed; vital information was exchanged.• I made sure the vital information was given out as simply as possible, without any of the accepted police jargon.vital organs• In a proportion of cases it results from massive injuries to the chest and vital organs.• In the process this helped to balance the forward weight of the rib-cage housing the creature's vital organs.• The announcer explains that by attacking the central nervous system it paralyzes the vital organs.• The second bullet entered his stomach and damaged vital organs.• Their essential feature is that they misdirect the enemy's attack, so that it fails to damage any vital organs.• Blood supply to the vital organs can be more accurately measured by a central venous pressure line.• But if tumour cells spread, a process called metastasis, they can form tumours in vital organs such as the lungs.• The vital organs, the stomach, the intestines, the lungs and the liver, were withdrawn carefully and whole.Origin vital (1300-1400) Old French Latin vitalis “of life”, from vita “life”vi·tal adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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vi‧tal W2 /ˈvaɪtl/
adjective
SYN crucial:
The work she does is absolutely vital.
vital to
These measures are vital to national security.
vital for
Regular exercise is vital for your health.
it is vital (that)
It is vital that you keep accurate records.
it is vital to do something
It is vital to keep accurate records.
It is vital to be honest with your children.
The tourist industry is of vital importance to the national economy.
Richardson played a vital role in the team’s success.
The samples could give scientists vital information about long-term changes in the earth’s atmosphere.
2. full of energy in a way that is exciting and attractive:
Rodgers and Hart’s music sounds as fresh and vital as the day it was written.
3. [only before noun] necessary in order to keep you alive:
the body’s vital processes
vital organs (=heart, lungs etc)
4. vital signs medical the signs that show someone is alive, for example breathing and body temperature
■ adverbs
▪absolutely vital Vitamins are absolutely vital for good health.
■ nouns
▪a vital role/part Nurses play a vital role in hospitals and surgeries.
▪a vital part/element Learning to play with other children is a vital part of growing up.
▪a vital ingredient/component Involving teachers in making decisions is a vital ingredient in raising morale.
▪vital information The radio was a source of vital information on sea and weather conditions.
▪vital evidence The vital evidence contained in the file had disappeared.
▪a vital source of something The forest was a vital source of timber.
■ phrases
▪something is of vital importance Reading is of vital importance in language learning.
vi‧tal W2 /ˈvaɪtl/
adjective Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: Latin vitalis 'of life', from vita 'life'
1. extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist Language: Old French
Origin: Latin vitalis 'of life', from vita 'life'
SYN crucial:
vital to
vital for
it is vital (that)
it is vital to do something
2. full of energy in a way that is exciting and attractive:
3. [only before noun] necessary in order to keep you alive:
4. vital signs medical the signs that show someone is alive, for example breathing and body temperature
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Saying that something is necessary 表达某事是必要的
◆ It is vital that journalists can verify the accuracy of their reports.新闻记者能够核实其报道的准确性，这一点至关重要。 ◆ Journalists play a vital /crucial role in educating the public.新闻记者对教育公众起着极其重要的作用。 ◆ Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.对所有新闻机构来说，公众的信任是至关重要的问题。 ◆ The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.好的笔头功夫对任何一个新闻记者都是非常重要的。 ◆ The Internet has become an indispensable tool for reporters.互联网已经成为记者不可或缺的工具。 ◆ In journalism, accuracy is paramount /…isof paramount importance .在新闻工作中，准确至关重要。 ◆ It is imperative that journalists maintain the highest possible standards of reporting.新闻记者的当务之急是尽可能保持最高水平的报道。
essential extremely important and completely necessary, because without it sth cannot exist, be made or be successful 指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的 ：◆ Experience is essential for this job. 对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。 vital essential 指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的 ：◆ The police play a vital role in our society. 警察在我们的社会中起着极其重要的作用。
essential or vital? 用 essential 还是 vital？
crucial extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it 指至关重要的、关键的 ：◆ It is crucial that we get this right. 我们把这个问题弄明白是极其重要的。 critical extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it 指至关重要的、关键的 ：◆ Your decision is critical to our future. 你的决定对我们的将来至关重要。
crucial or critical? 用 crucial 还是 critical？
decisive of the greatest importance in affecting the final result of a particular situation 指决定性的、关键的 ：◆ She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations. 她在和谈中起了关键作用。 indispensable essential; too important to be without 指必需的、不可或缺的 ：◆ Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives. 汽车已成了我们生活中必不可少的一部分。
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essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable for sthessential/vital/crucial/critical/indispensable to sthessential/vital/crucial/critical that… essential/vital/crucial/critical to do sth a(n) essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable part/factor of vital/crucial/critical/decisiveimportance absolutely essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable
Highlighting an important point 强调重点
◆ This case emphasizes /highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.这个事例凸显出经理与员工之间坦诚交流的重要性。 ◆ Effective communication skills are essential /crucial /vital .有效的交流技巧是至关重要的。 ◆ It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.应该注意的是本研究只考查了言语交流，在此没有涉及非言语交流。 ◆ It is important to remember that /An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.非言语交流在传递信息过程中起着重要的作用，记住这一点非常重要。 ◆ Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially /above all , the effectiveness with which you listen.交流不仅涉及使用的词语，同时也涉及身体语言，尤其与能否有效听取对方的话有关。 ◆ I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.我想让大家注意倾听在有效交流中扮演的角色。 ◆ Choose your words carefully: in particular , avoid confusing and ambiguous language.注意用词，特别是避免使用令人费解和有歧义的语言。 ◆ Finally, and perhaps most importantly , you must learn to listen as well as to speak.最后，也许是最重要的，你不仅要学会说还要学会听。