| 词汇 | IMPORTANCE |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG IMPORTANCE crux of the matter the central issue of the matter. (Crux is an old word meaning "cross.")All right, this is the crux of the matter.It's about time that we looked at the crux of the matter. first and foremost first and most important. (Fixed order.)First and foremost, I think you should work harder on your biology.Have this in mind first and foremost: Keep smiling! first things first the most important things must be taken care of first.It's more important to get a job than to buy new clothes. First things first!Do your homework now. Go out and play later. First things first. instrumental in doing something playing an important part in doing something.John was instrumental in getting the contract to build the new building.Our senator was instrumental in defeating the bill. last but not least last in sequence, but not last in importance. (Often said when introducing people. Fixed order.)The speaker said, "And now, last but not least, I'd like to present Bill Smith, who will give us some final words."And last but not least, here is the loser of the race. loom large (on the horizon) to be of great importance, especially when referring to a possible problem, danger, or threat.The exams were looming large on the horizon.Eviction was looming large when the students could not pay their rent. milestone in someone's life a very important event or point in one's life. (From the stone at the side of a road showing the distance to or from a place.)Joan's wedding was a milestone in her mother's life.The birth of a child is a milestone in every parent's life. nothing to sneeze at nothing small or unimportant. (Informal.)It's not a lot of money, but it's nothing to sneeze at.Our house isn't a mansion, but it's nothing to sneeze at. IMPORTANCE - LACKING least of all least; of smallest importance. (Informal.)There were many things wrong with the new house. Least of all, the water faucets leaked.What a bad day. Many things went wrong, but least of all, I tore my shirt. no great shakes nothing important or worth noticing. (Slang.)It's okay, but it's no great shakes.I like John, but he's no great shakes when it comes to sports. |
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