Major roadworks ahead. 前方道路大施工。
Age is a major factor affecting chances of employment. 年龄是影响就业机会的一个重要因素。
one of the major problems facing our planet 我们星球所面临的重大问题之一
Further major changes were recommended by the board. 董事会建议进行进一步的重大改革。
Foreign policy had been a key issue in the campaign. 外交政策曾是竞选活动中一个关键性的问题。
This economic model has the following key features. 该经济模式有以下主要特点。
South Africa lost two key players through injury. 由于受伤,南非队失去了两名主力队员。
Women farmers are key to China's economic development. 农村妇女对中国经济的发展至关重要。
He played a vital role in setting up the organization. 他在建立这个组织的过程中发挥了极其重要的作用。
Skilful employees are vital to the success of any company. 熟练的雇员对任何公司的成功都极为重要。
To be able to cope with change is vital for survival. 能够应对变化对生存极为重要。
It is vital that schools teach students to use computer technology. 学校应该教会学生使用计算机技术,这是至关重要的。
We believe the question being investigated by the Commission is one of crucial importance to the country. 我们认为委员会正在调查的这个问题对于我国至关重要。
Anderson played a crucial role in the team's 3–2 victory on Saturday. 安德森在星期六本队以3比2取胜的比赛中起了关键作用。
Experience is, of course, a crucial factor in deciding who would be the best person for the job. 在决定谁是这项工作的最佳人选时,经验当然是一个关键因素。
The money is crucial for the research. 这笔钱对于这项研究至关重要。
Resolving this issue is crucial to making peace work. 解决这个问题对于实现和平是至关重要的。
It is crucial that all students develop these basic skills. 所有学生都要培养这些基本技能,这是极其重要的。
This is crucially important. 这是极其重要的。
Davis was one of the most significant musicians of the last century. 戴维斯是上世纪最为重要的音乐家之一。
There's been some significant progress. 已经取得了一些重大进步。
My relationship with the actors is fundamental to my work as a director. 我和演员的关系对我的导演工作有重要影响。
a meaningful debate/discussion 严肃的辩论/讨论
a dignified and meaningful ceremony 一个庄重严肃的仪式
a great military power 军事强国
his all-consuming passion for the theatre
We learned what to do in those all-important few minutes after an accident occurs. 我们知道在事故发生后至关重要的几分钟内需要做些什么事情。
There are ancient rivalries at stake. 问题的关键是由来已久的敌对。
She means the world to me. 她是我的一切。
We have another big game next week. 我们下周还有一场重要比赛。
I had never been involved in making the big decisions before. 我以前从未参与过重大决策。
Big changes are likely to be made. 可能会作出重大改变。
a bread-and-butter issue 根本问题
The cardinal rule in working with large powerful animals is never to take any risks. 对待大而凶猛的动物的重要规则是永远不要冒险。
a cardinal error 重大错误
a topic that is obviously very close to his heart 一个他显然非常喜欢的话题
a consequential and ground-breaking study 重要的突破性研究
He treated his approaching death as a sort of cosmic joke. 他把即将到来的死亡当作天大的笑话。
Classroom practice is a critical factor in children's learning. 课堂练习是儿童学习的关键因素。
an issue that is of critical importance to the party 对该党具有重大意义的问题
a crunch match 至关重要的比赛
July 1 is crunch time for us. 7月1日对我们来说是个极其重要的日子。
The company cannot preserve its dominant position in the market. 这家公司无法保持它在市场上的统治地位。
The issue of climate change was the dominant theme of the conference. 气候变化问题是这次会议的主要议题。
an epoch-making decision 划时代的决定
It's the eternal question. 这是个永恒的问题。
We were in exalted company (=among important people). 我们和一群要人在一起。
explosive population growth 爆发性的人口增长
The consequences of the decision will be far-reaching. 这个决定的影响将是深远的。
far-reaching constitutional reforms 意义深远的宪法改革
This is the focal theme of the play. 这是这出戏的中心主题。
What is the highest rank in the army? 陆军的最高军衔是什么?
Teachers no longer enjoy the high social status they once had. 教师已不像过去那样享有很高的社会地位了。
Both parties are giving high priority to education in their campaigns. 在总统竞选中两党都把教育置于优先考虑。
She rose high in the company. 她在公司里的职位很高。
A colonel ranks higher than a major. 上校的军衔比少校的高。
The new library will be high on the agenda. 新图书馆将处在日程的重要位置。
the president's historic visit to Vietnam 总统对越南的历史性访问
Tax cuts have become a hot topic in this election campaign. 减税成了这次总统竞选的热门话题。
Are you going anywhere in particular? 你打算去什么特别的地方吗?
‘What are you doing tonight?' ‘Nothing in particular.' “今天晚上你想做什么?”“没什么特别的事要做。”
a landmark ruling (=an important decision made in a court of law) 在法庭上所作的重要判决
We've got to make people realize that drink-driving is still a live issue. 我们得让人们意识到酒后驾车仍是个大问题。
major-league criminals
a make-or-break decision for the manager
This situation will continue unless there is a material change in conditions. 除非情况有重大变化,这种情形将会持续下去。
Any information material to the patient's decision should be revealed. 对病人的决定起重要作用的任何信息都必须披露出来。
The mere fact that he came to see her made her feel loved. 他只是来看看她,这就使她感觉到自己有人爱。
a momentous occasion/event/decision 重大场合/事件/决定
a monumental contribution to medicine 对医学的重大贡献
He's not just anyone – he's my best friend. 他不是别人,他是我最好的朋友。
George is an excellent manager, not least because he is genuinely willing to listen. 乔治是一位优秀的经理,相当一部分原因是由于他非常乐于倾听。
Not least among our difficulties is our lack of funding. 尤其是缺乏资金,这是我们的一个大难题。
an epidemic of biblical proportions 大规模的流行病
It's an issue of major concern to employers. 这与雇主有着重大的利害关系。
There's nothing of note in his report. 他的报告里没有任何重要内容。
Several writers of note will be at the conference. 几位著名作家将会参加这次会议。
a pivotal moment in the history of the Egyptian state 埃及王国历史上一次极为重要的运动
He played a pivotal role in the negotiations. 他在谈判中起关键作用。
a pivotal figure/player in US politics 美国政治中举足轻重的人物/角色
He sees these reforms as pivotal to our economic interests in Asia. 他认为这些改革对我们在亚洲的经济利益非常关键。
a prize asset/witness/possession 重要的资产/证人/财产
The order was given by a prominent member of the government. 这条命令是由一位政府要员下达的。
She is likely to play a prominent part in the presidential campaign. 她可能会在总统竞选活动中扮演一个重要的角色。
Vincente's family was prominent in the wine trade. 文森特家族在葡萄酒业中声名显赫。
Records of attendance are prominently displayed in the classroom. 出勤记录显眼地展示在教室里。
The issue of trade will figure prominently at the talks. 贸易问题将会在会谈中突现出来。
The committee had little real power. 委员会没有多少实权。
The journey was difficult, but we were never in any real danger. 这次旅行很艰难,但我们没有碰到任何真正的危险。
We make jokes about everything – nothing is sacred. 我们什么玩笑都开,没什么是不可亵渎的。
This is an extremely serious matter. 这是件极其重要的事情。
He has no serious competition for the post. 他在这个职位上不会遇到太大竞争。
a signal honour 莫大的荣誉
The negative consequences of this proposal cannot be overstated. 这个提案带来的消极后果极为严重。
a time when jazz was king 爵士乐影响广泛的时代
John is a very special person in my life. 约翰是我生活中非常重要的人。
My aunt Miriam was very special to me. 我姑姑玛丽亚姆是我特别亲密的人。
His decision was based on nothing more substantial than his dislike of foreigners. 他的决定完全是基于他对外国人的厌恶而作出的。
tangible evidence 重要证据
The scheme will bring tangible economic benefits to the area. 这个方案将给该地区带来可观的经济利益。
His most telling weakness has been his failure to provide strategic vision. 他最大的弱点是没有战略眼光。
a titanic battle/struggle 重大战役/大搏斗
The issue of taxation has once again come to the fore. 税收问题再次成为焦点。
Picasso is a towering figure in the history of 20th-century art. 毕加索是20世纪艺术史上一位极为重要的人物。
a treasured memory/possession 珍贵的回忆/财产
We have a tremendous amount of work to get through. 我们有大量的工作要完成。
The result was a tremendous disappointment. 结果令人大失所望。
a tremendous success 巨大的成功
I have tremendous respect for my parents. 我非常尊敬我的父母。
The job gave her an opportunity to gain valuable experience. 这份工作使她有机会获得宝贵的经验。
The research should provide valuable insights into organizational arrangements. 这项研究应该对组织安排提出有价值的深刻见解。
Her latest book is a valuable contribution to the debate on cloning. 她的新书对围绕克隆问题的争论做出了重要贡献。
The results could prove extremely valuable. 这些结果可能极有价值。
Valuable seconds were wasted while Schumacher's car was stuck in the pits. 舒马赫的车陷在了坑里,宝贵的时间一秒一秒地被浪费掉了。
Today's decision will vitally affect the environment. 今天的决定将会对环境造成重大影响。
It is vitally important that we find him. 我们要找到他,这是极为重要的。
a weighty issue/matter/question 重大议题/事情/问题
The following points are worthy of note. 以下几点是很重要的。
It is worthy of note that these systems are used worldwide. 值得注意的是,这些系统在全世界广泛地使用着。
The human rights issue is clearly front and center on the agenda.
Music was an important part of the life of the community. 音乐是社区生活的一个重要部分。
Your interest and support are important to your child. 你的兴趣与支持对你的孩子很重要。
Winning the game yesterday was important for the team's morale. 昨天那场比赛的胜利对鼓舞全队的士气很重要。
It is vitally important that they receive all the help available. 极为重要的是他们要得到所有可能得到的帮助。
It is important to stress that the study only involved a small number of people. 很有必要强调的是,该项研究只涉及一小部分人。
Information and support are important in helping people deal with serious illness. 信息和支持在帮助人们对付重病时是很重要的。
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