vital

英 [ˈvaɪtl]

美 [ˈvaɪtl]

adj.  必不可少的; 对…极重要的; 生命的; 维持生命所必需的; 生气勃勃的; 充满生机的; 热情洋溢的

复数：vitals　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.1803 / COCA.2916

同义词辨析

vitalcriticalkey【导航词义：重要的】

牛津词典

adj.

• 必不可少的；对…极重要的
  necessary or essential in order for sth to succeed or exist
  1. the vitamins that are vital for health
     保持健康必不可少的维生素
  2. Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
     妥善的财务账目对任何公司的成功都是极其重要的。
  3. It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed.
     干个体的要准确记录账目，这十分重要。
  4. Reading is of vital importance in language learning.
     阅读在语言学习中至关重要。
  5. 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。
  6. It was vital to show that he was not afraid.
     最重要的是要表现出他毫无畏惧。
• 生命的；维持生命所必需的
  connected with or necessary for staying alive
  1. the vital organs (= the brain, heart, lungs, etc.)
     活命器官
• 生气勃勃的；充满生机的；热情洋溢的
  full of energy and enthusiasm

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 必要的;至关重要的;必不可少的
  If you say that something isvital, you mean that it is necessary or very important.
  1. The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims...
     这个港口对向数百万旱灾灾民提供救援物资是至关重要的。
  2. Nick Wileman is a school caretaker so it is vital that he gets on well with young people...
     尼克·威尔曼是学校的管理员，因此与年轻人搞好关系很重要。
  3. After her release she was able to give vital information about her kidnapper.
     获释之后，她提供了一些有关绑架她的人的关键信息。
• ADJ-GRADED 充满活力的;生气勃勃的
  If you describe someone or something asvital, you mean that they are very energetic and full of life.
  1. They are both very vital people and a good match...
     他俩都很有活力，十分般配。
  2. They have something important to say and vital and radical ways of saying it.
     他们有些重要的事情要说，言辞会比较激烈。

英英释义

adj

• manifesting or characteristic of life
  1. a vital, living organism
  2. vital signs
• full of spirit
  1. a dynamic full of life woman
  2. a vital and charismatic leader
  3. this whole lively world
  Synonym:full of lifelively
• performing an essential function in the living body
  1. vital organs
  2. blood and other vital fluids
  3. the loss of vital heat in shock
  4. a vital spot
  5. life-giving love and praise
  Synonym:life-sustaining
• urgently needed
  1. a critical element of the plan
  2. critical medical supplies
  3. vital for a healthy society
  4. of vital interest
  Synonym:critical

双语例句

• These projects will provide vital links between companies and universities.
  这些项目将会成为公司和大学之间至关重要的联系纽带。
• The vital task was to allow the economy to operate freely at a micro level.
  关键任务是要实现经济在微观层面的自由运转。
• His function is vital to the accomplishment of the agency's mission.
  要完成该机构的使命，他的作用至关重要。
• Afforestation is a matter of vital importance.
  造林是一项重大任务。
• Agriculture is of vital importance to the nation's economy and the people's livelihood.
  农业关系国计民生极大。
• Certain vital information is lacking in the report.
  该报告缺少某些关键信息。
• The President said the agreement would allow other vital problems to be dealt with.
  总统说这项协议将能使其他关键问题得到解决。
• There was one bit of vital evidence which helped win the case
  一个关键的证据帮助打赢了这场官司。
• The symbolism of every gesture will be of vital importance during the short state visit.
  在这次短暂的国事访问期间，一举一动都将有着至关重要的象征意义。
• Governments do, however, have a vital catalytic role in orchestrating rescue operations.
  然而，政府在组织协调救援行动上确实发挥了重要的促进作用。