import
Meaning: To bring goods into a country from abroad; goods brought in from another country
Import can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to bring goods, services, or information into a country from abroad. As a noun, it refers to something that has been imported. The word can also mean significance or importance in formal contexts. The opposite is 'export'.
Examples
- Britain imports a large quantity of food from overseas. 英国从海外进口大量食品。Gran Bretaña importa una gran cantidad de alimentos del extranjero.イギリスは海外から大量の食料を輸入している。영국은 해외에서 대량의 식량을 수입한다.
- These cars are expensive because they're imports from Germany. 这些车很贵,因为它们是从德国进口的。Estos coches son caros porque son importaciones de Alemania.これらの車はドイツからの輸入品なので高価です。이 자동차들은 독일에서 온 수입품이라 비싸다.
- The matter is of great import to the company's future. 这件事对公司的未来非常重要。El asunto es de gran importancia para el futuro de la empresa.この問題は会社の将来にとって非常に重要です。이 문제는 회사의 미래에 매우 중요하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'importare' meaning 'to bring in', from 'in-' (into) and 'portare' (to carry). Related to 'export', 'transport', 'port', and 'portable'. The significance sense comes from 'being of consequence'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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