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TOEFL BNC: 2757 COCA: 4050

import

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 import /ɪmˈpoɚt/ verb
imports; imported; importing
1 import
/ɪmˈpoɚt/
verb
imports; imported; importing
Learner's definition of IMPORT
[+ object]
1 
: to bring a product into a country to be sold进口
— opposite export
2 
computers : to bring (something, such as data) into a file, system, etc., from another source输入；引入

— imported

adjective

— importer

noun, plural importers [count]
2 import /ˈɪmˌpoɚt/ noun
plural imports
2 import
/ˈɪmˌpoɚt/
noun
plural imports
Learner's definition of IMPORT
1 
a  [count] : something that is imported : a product brought into a country to be sold there进口商品
b  [noncount] : the act of importing something : importation 进口
2 
[noncount] formal : importance
3 
[singular] formal : the meaning of something意思；含义；意义
TOEFL BNC: 2757 COCA: 4050

import

1 of 2

verb

im·​port im-ˈpȯrt How to pronounce import (audio) ˈim-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce import (audio)
imported; importing; imports

transitive verb

1
: to bring from a foreign or external source: such as
a
: to bring (something, such as merchandise) into a place or country from another country
b
: to transfer (files or data) from one format to another usually within a new file
2
a
: to bear or convey as meaning or portent : signify
b
: imply
c
archaic : express, state
3
archaic : to be of importance to : concern

intransitive verb

: to be of consequence : matter
importable
im-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl How to pronounce import (audio)
ˈim-ˌpȯr-
adjective
importer noun

import

2 of 2

noun

im·​port ˈim-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce import (audio)
1
: something that is imported
2
: importation
3
: importance
especially : relative importance
it is hard to judge the import of this decision
4
: purport, signification

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb a dealer who imports cars from Italy to the U.S. software that makes it simple to import digital photographs onto your hard drive Noun This car is an import from Italy. They sell luxury imports from around the world. laws affecting the import of foreign goods This is an issue of little import to voters. a matter of great import See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
California's grid will be limited in its ability to import power because neighboring states are anticipating high temperatures, the operator said. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 In an executive order issued July 2021, President Joe Biden directed the FDA to work with states to import prescription drugs from Canada and ensure it is done safely. Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Daniel Gould, a Green Beret who won a Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan, only to be convicted in 2019 of conspiring to import a large quantity of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 Somalia used to import 92% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Yuriko Schumacher, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Taiwan used to import much of its sand from China, which has an abundance of lakes and rivers prized for their high quality sand. Nicolas Rivero, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 Founded by Francesca and her husband John, the San Diego based duo works with female artisans to import handmade rugs from Oaxaca, Mexico. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 But defenders of the plan argue that the war has heightened the need for rapid investment in the infrastructure required to import gas from places other than Russia. Quentin Ariès, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 That is why the United States continues to import crude oil and refined products from other countries despite being a top producer. Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 7 June 2022
Noun
Consumer goods: According to the National Retail Federation, Any rail strike could have long-lasting negative effects on the import of goods for the holiday shopping season, causing shortages and higher prices. Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 As their power grows, their voice in global affairs will become more important, along with the import of their ideas. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 July 2022 The decision was welcomed by BDI, Germany’s industrial lobby group, which called for more investments in gas infrastructure including LNG import terminals. Cathy Bussewitz, ajc, 7 July 2022 The lawsuit alleges that a ban on the import or manufacture of magazines holding more than 10 rounds would be meaningless and wouldn’t prevent violent crimes. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 4 June 2022 Germany, the bloc’s economic powerhouse, is rushing to build import terminals for gas shipments from the United States and West Africa. Evan Halper, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 If it's discovered that's the case, there could be retroactive penalties charged for the import of the panels. Nicholas Reimann, Forbes, 7 May 2022 In Germany, which has no LNG import terminals, officials are now fast-tracking two facilities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jenny Strasburg, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 Before the war, there were no new LNG import terminals planned on the continent, according to the intelligence firm Rystad Energy; now, there are at least twelve. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 25 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Medieval Latin importare to bring in, cause, signify, from Latin, to bring in, cause, from in- + portare to carry — more at fare

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of import was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 2757 COCA: 4050
import

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + IMPORT | IMPORT + VERB | IMPORT + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤main, major主要進口貨物▸➤foreign, overseas外國進口的／海外進口的貨物➤Australian, Japanese, etc.澳大利亞、日本等進口貨▸➤cheap, low-priced (especially NAmE) 廉價的／便宜的進口商品➤expensive昂貴的進口商品➤annual年進口量◇The value of annual imports rose rapidly.全年進口額增長迅速。➤net淨進口◇the UK's net imports of food英國食品淨進口➤total進口總額➤increased增加的進口➤illegal非法進口➤parallel (especially BrE) 平行進口◇parallel imports of brand name drugs from Spain into other countries從西班牙平行進口至其他國家的品牌藥品➤agricultural, beef, car, coal, energy, food, grain, oil, steel, textile, etc.農產品、牛肉、汽車、煤炭、能源、食品、穀物、油品、鋼鐵、紡織品等的進口VERB + IMPORT➤boost增加進口◇pressure on the government to stimulate the faltering economy and boost imports政府所面臨的刺激低迷的經濟、增加進口的壓力➤cut, limit, reduce, restrict縮減進口；限制進口；減少進口▸➤discourage阻礙進口▸➤control控制進口▸➤block, halt, prevent, stop阻止進口；停止進口▸➤ban, prohibit禁止進口◇The government decided to prohibit the import of toxic waste.政府決定禁止有毒廢品的進口。➤allow, permit允許進口▸➤finance提供進口資金◇Most of their oil revenues are used to finance imports of consumer goods.他們的石油收益大都用於進口生活消費品。➤replace替代進口◇The industry aims both to increase exports and replace imports.這個行業的目標是增加出口並替代進口。IMPORT + VERB➤grow, increase, rise進口增長▸➤drop, fall進口下降▸➤be valued at sth, total sth進口額為⋯；進口總額達到⋯◇Imports were valued at £516 million last month.上個月的進口額為 5.16 億英鎊。➤account for sth進口佔⋯◇Imports of foodstuffs accounted for a small proportion of total imports.食品進口僅佔進口總額的一小部份。IMPORT + NOUN➤ban, control, restrictions進口禁令／管制／限制▸➤duty, tariff進口關稅▸➤price進口價格◇rising import prices上漲的進口價格➤licence/license進口許可證▸➤quota進口配額◇A restricted import quota was set for meat products.肉類產品有進口配額限制。➤penetration進口滲透◇greater import penetration of the domestic market進口貨物對國內市場的進一步滲透PREPOSITION➤import from從⋯的進口◇America has cut its oil imports from the Middle East by 73%.美國已將從中東進口的石油量削減了 73%。➤import into輸入◇Special duties were imposed on imports into the republic.輸入該共和國的貨物加徵了特別關稅。PHRASES➤a ban on imports, a restriction on imports進口禁令／限制➤the demand for imports進口商品需求▸➤a fall in imports, a rise in imports進口的下降／增長▸➤imports and exports進出口  ➡ note at per cent (for more verbs)
import

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤directly直接進口▸➤illegally, legally非法／合法進口▸➤specially專門進口PREPOSITION➤from從⋯進口◇The store's croissants are imported directly from France.這家商店的羊角麪包是直接從法國進口的。➤into輸入◇These dogs are illegally imported into the country.這些狗是被非法進口到這個國家的。➤to進口到⋯◇goods that are imported to Britain進口到英國的貨物

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