vital
adj
1 [attrib 作定語]
connected with or essential to life 與生命有關的; 維持生命所必需的
The heart performs a vital bodily function. 心臟起著維持生命的重要作用.
He was wounded in a vital part of his anatomy, eg the lungs, brain. 他身體的要害部分受了傷(如肺部、 大腦).
(fig 比喻) The vital spark that would have brought the play to life was missing. 那出戲缺少的是可使之畫龍點睛的生氣.
2 ~ (to/for sth) essential to the existence, success, or operation of sth (對某事物的存在、 成功或運作)極重要的, 必不可少的
vital information, research, legislation 極其重要的信息、 研究、 法規
a vital clue to the killer's identity 有關殺人犯身分的重大線索
The police perform a vital role in our society. 警察在我們的社會中起著極其重要的作用.
It is absolutely vital that the matter is kept secret. 這件事要保密, 這是至關重要的.
3 (approv 褒) energetic or lively; dynamic 精力充沛的; 有活力的; 生氣勃勃的
She's a very vital sort of person. 她是個精力旺盛的人.