vital
gb/vˈaɪtəl/ us/vˈaɪtəl/
B1
英语
~ 1900
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
absolutely necessary; essential
Very important and needed for something to work or happen.
用法模式：
[something] is vital for/to [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'vital' with 'alive' because of its similarity to 'vital signs'. In most everyday contexts, 'vital' means 'very important', not 'living'.
近义词
essential (Slightly more formal and neutral in tone than 'vital'.)
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crucial (Emphasizes decisive importance, often in critical moments.)
反义词
unimportant (Direct opposite, meaning not important at all.)
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optional (Implies something is not required or necessary.)
搭配
vital role
|vital importance
|vital information
|vital part
|vital signs
主题
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Good communication is vital for a healthy relationship.
- Water is vital to human life.
- It is vital that you attend the meeting tomorrow.
- Accurate data is vital for making good decisions.
学习者例句
- Food and water are vital for life.
- It is vital to wear a seatbelt in a car.
- Sleep is vital for good health.
- Exercise is vital to stay strong.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
relating to life processes
About things that keep a person or animal alive.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with the general 'very important' meaning; in medical contexts it refers specifically to life-related functions.
近义词
life-sustaining (More formal and specific to biological or medical contexts.)
反义词
nonessential (In medical terms, not necessary for life.)
搭配
vital organs
|vital signs
|vital functions
主题
science
|medicine
|health
例句
- The heart is a vital organ.
- Doctors checked his vital signs before surgery.
- Oxygen plays a vital role in cell function.
学习者例句
- The brain is a vital organ.
- A doctor checks your vital signs.
- Air is vital for people and animals.
adjective
B2
property
3
full of energy and life
Full of life and energy.
近义词
lively (More casual and focuses on being active and animated.)
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energetic (Focuses on physical or mental energy rather than overall vitality.)
反义词
lifeless (Lacking energy or liveliness.)
搭配
vital personality
|vital spirit
主题
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
例句
- She has a vital personality that brightens the room.
- The festival was full of vital energy.
- He remains a vital force in the local art scene.
学习者例句
- She is a vital person with many ideas.
- The music made the room feel vital.
- He is still a vital man at 80 years old.
语法
词典原形
vital
IPA
GB/vˈaɪtəl/
US/vˈaɪtəl/
音节与重音
vi - tal （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: vital
词族
Core family
vitally
adverb
vitality
noun B2
Related words
revitalize
verb
revitalization
noun
相关表达
play a vital role
1/plˈeɪ ə vˈaɪtəl ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
have an essential function in something
To be very important in making something happen or succeed.
例句
- Parents play a vital role in their children's education.
- Clean water plays a vital role in public health.
vital signs
1/vˈaɪtəl sˈaɪnz/
fixed phrase
technical
measurements of key body functions
Numbers that show how your body is working, like heartbeat, breathing, and temperature.
例句
- The nurse recorded the patient's vital signs before the doctor arrived.
- An increase in temperature was noted among the patient's vital signs.
of vital importance
1/əv vˈaɪtəl ɪmpˈɔɹtəns/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely important or essential
Very, very important.
例句
- Security is of vital importance to the company.
- It is of vital importance that we finish on time.
of vital importance
2/əv vˈaɪtəl ɪmpˈɔɹtəns/
fixed phrase
absolutely necessary or critical significance
Extremely important; necessary for success or safety.
例句
- It is of vital importance that you follow the safety rules.
- Honesty is of vital importance in any relationship.