all-important
UK/,ɔ:lim'pɔ:tənt/US/'ɔ:lim'pɔ:tәnt/
Definitions
adj.
Of supreme importance; absolutely crucial.
极其重要的；至关重要的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedallroot
+
-not, opposite of
+
importantcarry, bear
=all-important
all + important = 'important in every respect, supremely important.'
Common Collocations
- 1.all-important factor最重要的因素
- 2.all-important decision最重要的决定
Example Sentences
- 1.
They missed the all-important deadline by one day.
- 2.
Trust is the all-important factor in any partnership.