vi‧tal W2 / vaɪtl / 形容词

1 extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist 同义词 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 [仅用于名词前] 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

COLLOCATIONS

副词

absolutely vital Vitamins are absolutely vital for good health.

名词

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.

短语

something is of vital importance Reading is of vital importance in language learning.