至关重要
Extremely important; crucial; vital. Used to emphasize that something is a key factor for success or survival.
Examples
3 of 5在这个阶段,资金的支持至关重要。
At this stage, financial support is crucial.
环境保护对人类的未来至关重要。
Environmental protection is vital to the future of humanity.
准确的数据对科学研究至关重要。
Accurate data is vital for scientific research.
Word Family
Memory Tip
至 (most) + 关 (gate/key) + 重要 (important). The most key importance.
Quick Quiz
教育对一个国家的长期发展___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 至关重要
Examples
在这个阶段,资金的支持至关重要。
businessAt this stage, financial support is crucial.
环境保护对人类的未来至关重要。
formalEnvironmental protection is vital to the future of humanity.
准确的数据对科学研究至关重要。
academicAccurate data is vital for scientific research.
按时吃药对康复至关重要。
everydayTaking medicine on time is crucial for recovery.
你的意见对我们至关重要。
informalYour opinion is very important to us.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
对...至关重要
be vital for...
Often Confused With
重要 means important; 至关重要 is much stronger, meaning 'vital' or 'crucial'.
Usage Notes
A high-scoring vocabulary choice for IELTS Task 2 to replace 'important'.
Common Mistakes
Don't add '很' before it, as '至' already means 'extremely'.
Memory Tip
至 (most) + 关 (gate/key) + 重要 (important). The most key importance.
Word Origin
Four-character idiom structure emphasizing peak importance.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
教育对一个国家的长期发展___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 至关重要
Related Vocabulary
More general words
极其
B1To a very high degree; extremely; used to emphasize an adjective or verb.
出席
B1To be present at an event, such as a meeting, conference, ceremony, or class.
推迟
B1To delay or postpone an event or action to a later time.
延迟
B1To delay or postpone an event, action, or process to a later time.
拥有
B1To possess or own something, often referring to something significant, large, or abstract (like power or talent).
实用性
B1The quality of being useful or suitable for a specific purpose rather than just being attractive or theoretical.
初步
B1Relating to the first stage or beginning of a process. In academic contexts, it often refers to initial findings or a preliminary stage of a study.
容忍
B1To allow something that one dislikes or disagrees with to exist or occur without interference. It is a key concept in social studies and psychology.
预料
B1To expect or anticipate something happening in the future based on current evidence.
整理
B1To put things in order, to arrange systematically, or to tidy up information or physical objects.
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