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柯林斯词典

同根词

词根：vital

• adv.

  vitally 极其；紧要地；生死攸关地

• n.

  vitality 活力，生气；生命力，生动性

  vitalism [生物] 活力论；[生物] 生机说

  vitalist 活力论者

  vitalization 赋予生命

  vitalness 充满活力

• vt.

  vitalize 赋予…生命；激发；使有生气

同近义词

• adj.至关重要的；生死攸关的；有活力的

  dynamic   /   life-or-death

同义词辨析

vital critical key 【导航词义：重要的】

vital adj. 极其重要的，必不可少的

例1: It is vital to keep promises.

遵守诺言非常重要。

例2: These measures have played a vital role in restoring the economy.

这些措施在恢复经济过程中起到了极为重要的作用。

critical adj. 紧要的，关键性的

例1: These talks are critical to the future of the country's overseas investment.

这些谈判对该国海外投资的前景至关重要。

例2: It is absolutely critical for them to know the truth.

他们知道真相是至关重要的。

key adj. 关键的，至关重要的

例1: Who makes all the key decisions on foreign policy?

外交政策上所有重要的决定都是谁作出的？

例2: Their research centred on the key factors of the solution to environmental pollution.

他们的研究集中于解决环境污染的关键因素上。

词组短语

1. vital signs 生命体征 ; 生命特征 ; 主要病症

2. vital point 要点

3. vital sign 生命征；生命迹象

4. forced vital capacity 力肺活量 ; 用力肺活量 ; 肺活量 ; 周力肺活量

5. vital index 出生死亡比例 ; 生命指数 ; 人命指数 ; 活力指数

6. Vital interests 切身利益 ; 生死攸关的利益 ; 翻译

7. vital capacity [医]肺活量

8. vital statistics 人口动态统计；生命的统计资料

9. vital center 生命中枢 ; 翻译 ; 生命结

10. vital part 要害部位

11. vital function 重要作用；生命机能

12. vital interest 切身利益；重大利益

13. vital force n. 生机；生命力

14. vital to 对 ; 极重要的 ; 必不可少的

15. vital energy 生命力

词语搭配

vital与以下词性连用

adv.

absolutely vital 绝对必要

n.

vital importance 至关重要

vital information 关键信息

vital interests 切身利益

vital link 至关重要的联系纽带

vital organs 重要器官

vital part 关键部分

vital role 不可或缺的作用

权威例句

1. The President said the agreement would allow other vital problems to be dealt with.

总统说这项协议将能使其他关键问题得到解决。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

2. Tourism is vital for the economy.

旅游业对于经济至关重要。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

3. Certain vital information is lacking in the report.

该报告缺少某些关键信息。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

4. His function is vital to the accomplishment of the agency's mission.

要完成该机构的使命，他的作用至关重要。《柯林斯例句》

5. He was lucky that the bullet hadn't entered a vital organ.

他很幸运,子弹没有打进身体的要害部位.《简明英汉词典》

6. It is a vital problem for them.

对他们来说这是生死攸关的问题.《期刊摘选》

7. Death euphemism, which plays a vital role in linguistics, is an important component of euphemism.

死亡委婉语是委婉语的重要组成部分, 它在语言学中起着至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

8. The police think the videotape may hold some vital clues to the identity of the killer.

警方认为那盘录像带可能录有能确认凶手身份的一些重要线索。《牛津词典》

9. They are vital to corporate culture.

它们对企业文化至关重要。

10. On some vital decisions employees were only informed after the fact.

有一些重大决策雇员只在事后才获悉。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

11. It is vital that enough money be collected to fund the project.

凑集足够的钱未这项工程提供资金是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

12. I needed his vital and vibrant energy, and I persisted in my view.

我需要他那种生机勃勃的旺盛精力, 因此我坚持了我的意见.《辞典例句》

13. It's vital not to overheat the liquid.

最关键的是不要让液体过热。《牛津词典》

14. Now, can we move on and discuss the vital business of the day.

现在，我们接着往下讨论今天的重要事宜。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

15. It was vital to show that he was not afraid.

他表现得毫无畏惧是十分重要的。《牛津词典》

16. It is vital to care for and attend to the needs of these patients.

喜欢并且处理这些病患的需要是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

17. The rivers merge just north of a vital irrigation system.

这些河流在一个重要的灌溉系统的北部汇合了。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

18. Social customs provide a vital link between generations.

社会风俗在代与代之间起到了极其重要的纽带作用。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

19. It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation.

至关重要的是，选举中不得有胁迫或威逼。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

20. The accused's right to silence was a vital counterbalance to the powers of the police.

被告人的沉默权对警方的权力是一种至关重要的抗衡。《牛津词典》

21. Nor had it managed to resolve some vital issues related to international peace and security.

联合国也没有能够解决同国际和平与安全有关的一些至关重要的问题.《期刊摘选》

22. Liaison between police forces and the art world is vital to combat art crime.

警方和艺术界之间的联络对于打击艺术犯罪是至关重要的。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

23. The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims.

这个港口至关重要，给数百万旱灾民提供救济物资。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

24. This point is vital to my argument.

这一点对我的论据来说是非常重要的.《现代英汉综合大词典》

25. A doctor checked her vital signs.

一位医生检查了她的生命特征。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

26. The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case.

一名重要证人失踪，令诉讼出现了新的变数。《牛津词典》

27. Trust is a vital component in any relationship.

在任何关系中，信任都是一个至关重要的因素。《牛津词典》

28. Readability is vital to successful persuasion.

可读性对于成功的说服是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

29. They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning.

他们认为古希腊和古罗马是至关重要的知识来源。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

30. She is vital and attractive.

她活泼又漂亮.《简明英汉词典》

31. The police were accused of suppressing vital evidence.

警方被指隐瞒关键证据。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

32. The analysis of what kind of temperament you possess is vital.

分析一下你有什么样的气质是十分重要的.《简明英汉词典》

33. The rivers merge just north of a vital irrigation system

就在一个重要的灌溉系统的北边，这些河流交汇在一起。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

34. The officer spoke yesterday of her role in trying to coax vital information from the young victim.

该官员昨天谈起她的职责：设法劝诱那个年轻受害人提供重要信息。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

35. It's vital to zap stress fast.

快速消除压力非常重要。《牛津词典》

36. Governments do, however, have a vital catalytic role in orchestrating rescue operations.

但是，政府的确在精心安排的营救活动中，扮演着重要的催化角色。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

37. We must try to ensure that vital food supplies are maintained.

我们必须确保维持生命所必需的食物之供应.《简明英汉词典》

38. These matters are vital to the national security.

这些事情对国家安全至关重要.《简明英汉词典》

39. Selecting the appropriate marketing channel in the beginning is vital.

在一开始选择适当的营销渠道是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

40. They are both very vital people and a good match...

他俩都很有活力，十分般配。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》

41. At his time in the season the vital games come thick and fast.

在整个里面,生死攸关的比赛频频到来.《期刊摘选》

42. And to our future life plays a vital role.

并且对我们今后的生活起着至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

43. The maintenance of law and order is of vital importance.

法律与秩序的维持是至关重要的.《辞典例句》

44. This is of vital importance.

这是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

45. It was vital that he swallowed the story about Juanita being in that motel room that night.

关键是他对朱厄妮塔那晚住在那个汽车旅馆房间里一事毫不怀疑。《柯林斯例句》

46. At least one vital factor in his nomination was the chance absence of three key members.

三个关键性人物未能出席会议至少是他得以被提名的一个至关重要的因素.《辞典例句》

47. Nick Wileman is a school caretaker so it is vital that he gets on well with young people...

尼克·威尔曼是学校的管理员，因此与年轻人搞好关系很重要。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》

48. A vital or animating force; lifeblood.

维持生命所必需的力量 、 活力、生命液.《期刊摘选》

49. The police play a vital role in our society.

警察在我们的社会中起着极其重要的作用。《牛津词典》

50. Communication is vital in transmitting the public at large the importance of safeguarding water resources.

传播对于向公众宣传保护水资源的重要性则是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

51. Support from trusted relationships is vital.

来自信赖关系的支持至关重要。

52. This is why high growth and a high savings rate are vital.

这就是高增长和高储蓄率之所以至关重要的原因.《期刊摘选》

53. Why couldn't he say something vital and original instead of just spouting the same old platitudes?

他为什么不能说点重要的、有新意的东西，而不只是喋喋不休地讲些陈词滥调呢？《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

54. The United States has had many vital interests in the Middle East.

美国在中东一直有很多至关重要的利益.《期刊摘选》

55. The data these probes collect provides information that is vital to your enterprise network.

这些探头收集的数据提供了对企业网络至关重要的信息.《期刊摘选》

56. Support from those closest to you is vital in these trying times.

在这些难熬的日子里，你最亲近的人的支持是极其重要的。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

57. Information system plays a vital role in public sanitary project.

而在公共卫生体系中,信息系统发挥着至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

58. A rebound in the beleaguered housing market is seen as vital to an economic recovery.

被各方关注的房地产市场的回暖对经济复苏起着至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

59. Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.

妥善的财务账目对任何公司的成功都是极其重要的。《牛津词典》

60. It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those matches

尽可能保持旺盛的精力参加那几场比赛对我们来说至关重要。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

61. the vitamins that are vital for health

保持健康必不可少的维生素《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

62. Seeing the threat to the world economy's vital functions, the policymakers have been working overtime.

世界经济出在生死攸关的转折点, 所以政策制订者们都加紧工作,以应对当前的危机.《期刊摘选》

63. It is vital to avoid any misunderstanding that might harm the success of your negotiation.

避免误解是至关重要的,误解会导致谈判的破裂.《期刊摘选》

64. The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.

这家公司保证供货质优价廉的承诺对它的成功起了决定性的作用。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

65. Separation of chemical components is vital in any type of chemical analysis.

在各种化学分析中,化学成分的分离是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

66. It is vital to keep a check on your speed.

经常检查并控制你的车速是至关重要的。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

67. There was one bit of vital evidence which helped win the case.

有一项至关重要的证据帮助赢了这场官司。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

68. It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed.

干个体的要准确记录账目，这十分重要。《牛津词典》

69. These projects will provide vital links between companies and universities.

这些项目将会成为公司和大学之间至关重要的联系纽带。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

70. Officials failed to pass vital information to their superiors.

官员们没能把重要情报传达给他们的上司。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

71. Malta was of vital strategic importance during the war.

在那次战争中，马耳他的战略意义至为关键。《牛津词典》

72. Vibration monitor of a pulverizer is vital to safe and reliable operation of a power plant.

监测磨煤机的振动值对电厂安全可靠的运行是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

73. His ability to get along with older mentors has been vital.

布兰南和年长导师融洽相处的能力起了至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

74. Everything else in your professional career is but corollary to this vital dedication.

你们是职业军人,这是个生死攸关的献身的职业.《期刊摘选》

75. We are heading for a crisis, with cash-starved councils forced to cut back on vital community services.

我们正面临危机，几个资金匮乏的理事会不得不削减一些重要的公共服务项目。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

76. As always, it is vital to know what's your artistic direction prior to painting.

一如既往, 预先知道你绘画的艺术方向是至关重要的.《期刊摘选》

77. It is vital to ensure that it continues successfully in the years ahead.

至关重要的是,要确保它在未来的岁月里成功地持续下去.《期刊摘选》

78. Politically, it is vital that essential public services are maintained and even improved.

政治上, 至关重要的是,基本公共服务,维持甚至提高.《期刊摘选》

79. Lawyers play a vital role in the preservation of society.

律师对于社会的维护具有至关重要的作用.《期刊摘选》

80. It is vital that the contract be freely entered into.

自由签订本合同是至关重要的.《简明英汉词典》

81. All kinds of forces come into play when a nation's vital interests are threatened.

当一个国家的生死攸关的利益受到威胁时,各种力量都开始发挥作用.《辞典例句》

82. They are both very vital people and a good match

他俩都很有活力，十分般配。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

83. It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.

至关紧要的是，我们应当采取行动制止破坏雨林。《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

84. The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims...

这个港口对向数百万旱灾灾民提供救援物资是至关重要的。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》

85. There was one bit of vital evidence which helped win the case

一个关键的证据帮助打赢了这场官司。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

86. I am sick of all the quarrelling among politicians who should be concentrating on vital issues.

我厌恶政客间的所有那些争吵，他们本应把注意力集中在重大问题上。《柯林斯例句》

87. Reading is of vital importance in language learning.

阅读在语言学习中至关重要。《牛津词典》

88. Suppliers of coking coal , also vital to the steelmaking process, insisted on even greater hikes.

对于钢铁业同样至关重要的焦炭供应商们坚持甚至更大幅度的提价.《期刊摘选》

89. It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those games.

至关重要的是，我们要尽可能精力充沛地去打那些比赛。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

90. Agriculture is of vital importance to the nation's economy and the people's livelihood.

农业关系国计民生极大.《现代汉英综合大词典》

91. This is why repeated attempts at reform legislation have failed in recent years, leaving the Postal Service unable to pay its bills except by deferring vital modernization.

这就是近年来屡次试图改革立法均告失败的原因，导致美国邮政署若不推迟至关重要的现代化，将无力支付其账单。《18年12月考研真题 | 阅读》

92. The vital clue to the killer's identity was his nickname, Peanuts.

查明杀手身份的重要线索是他的外号叫“花生”.《柯林斯例句》

93. His music lacked that vital spark of imagination.

他的音乐缺乏那关键的一点想像力。《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

94. the vital organs (= the brain, heart, lungs, etc.)

活命器官《牛津词典》

95. The support of family and friends is vital.

亲友的支持极为重要。《牛津词典》

96. The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing.

一份重要文件的丢失使这个问题复杂化了。《牛津词典》

97. They have something important to say and vital and radical ways of saying it.

他们有些重要的事情要说，言辞会比较激烈。《柯林斯高阶英语词典》

98. Without this vital exchange our cells would quickly die and leave the body to suffocate.

没有这至关重要的交换过程,我们的细胞就会迅速地死去,我们的躯体也会窒息.《期刊摘选》

99. And yet, it is vital that those changes do not adversely affect the core business functions.

不过, 至关重要的是要那些变化影响不到核心业务功能.《期刊摘选》

100. He told supporters to stand fast over the next few vital days.

他叫支持者在接下来的几个重要日子里站稳立场。《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》

实用例句

1. Nutrition is considered the process, the behavioral process by which people require--acquire nutrients, and use them to promote vital activities.

营养作用就是营养的供给和摄取,也就是人们摄取营养,并将其转化为生命力的行为过程关于食物的心理学、生物学和政治学课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课

2. That is our commitment and we will continue." The World Food Program is providing vital food assistance to about across Pakistan.

VOA : standard.2009.10.05

3. This is vital for Manhattanites in August, when the city becomes a steaming, belching, flesh-roasting hellpit.

BBC: Escape from New York

4. He tells a group of visitors to Northern House that storytelling plays a vital role in the Dene culture.

VOA : standard.2010.02.19

5. Making a profit is vital for any promising small business, but your company does more.

FORBES: Does Your Company Have Promise?

6. Professor Chris Dennis, a respiratory physician, who is chairing the seminar, says international cooperation is a vital ingredient in the fight to conquer swine flu.

VOA : standard.2009.08.25

7. It seems that computer technology is vital in making visual effects. What if we didn't have it?

好像计算机技术对视觉特效很有用。要是没有这个我们会怎么样？SpeakingMax英语口语达人 : 没有特效的话

8. It emerged from a unique history in which chance and accident often played a vital part.

它出现在这段独特的历史中,其中机遇和偶然性扮演了重要角色古希腊历史简介课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课

9. It's absolutely vital that the value we provide is given as efficiently and effective as possible.

FORBES: An interview with Stephen Roell, CEO of Johnson Controls.

10. President Obama said that while immigration is vital for America's future, illegal immigration cannot continue.

VOA : standard.2009.06.19

11. the vital organs

维持生命的必要器官

12. This mission is more vital than ever in our increasingly connected and multicultural societies.

UNESCO: Main Menu

13. Monitoring protected areas is vital to understanding this and for making relevant management decisions.

UNESCO: 2010 UK and Ireland Fellows

14. Improving access to education and information is vital to the development and sustainability of the Pacific.

UNESCO: Foundation

15. And now with Antarctic science being really a global science and part of understanding how the world works, it is becoming really vital that everybody works together."

VOA : special.2009.06.03

16. Technology will also help improve training vital if nonphysicians are to handle more of the job.

FORBES: The Man Who WouldSave Health Care

17. It is a vital part of the immune system and helps to fight off infections.

BBC: Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'

18. Ministers believed it was vital to dump the poll tax before the election.

部长们认为在选举前废除人头税至关重要。

19. Finally, another vital factor to consider is that of life style and chronic conditions.

FORBES: Who's To Blame For Our Rising Healthcare Costs?

20. That is why, to this day, it is vital for Congress to take action on it.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

21. The Super League champions overcame wild and windy conditions, with Kevin Sinfield's kicking proving vital.

BBC: Leeds 11-4 Melbourne

22. Bottom-club Swansea City grabbed three vital points after a well-earned win against play-off hopefuls Lincoln.

BBC: Swansea 2-0 Lincoln City

23. And designing software that will work in tandem to provide comprehensive protection is vital.

FORBES: Don't Forget The Cyber Criminals

24. He says: It had only been through books, at best no more than vicarious cultural transfusions, that I had managed to keep myself alive in a negatively vital way.

并加以思索，他说，：,“唯有通过读书，这种让文化在我心中产生共鸣的方式,才能维系我生存的勇气。1945年后的美国小说课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课

25. At the time they were told that their contribution was vital for the nation's security.

BBC: Transcript: Trial and Error

26. Again we believe that the land grabbing business is in actual fact taking vital resources away from farmers."

VOA : standard.2009.08.23

27. The private meeting began with a few public remarks by the president, in which he focused on issues of vital interest to the governors.

VOA : standard.2010.02.22

28. Tourism is vital for the Spanish economy.

旅游业对西班牙经济至关重要。

29. It's very important because it provides-- does provide energy but it helps with muscle building and with the manufacturing the body does of its own proteins, and therefore, is a vital part of the diet.

蛋白质非常重要,因为它能提供,的确能提供能量,但它也能帮助肌肉塑形,参与身体内自身蛋白的合成,因此是饮食中不可或缺的组成部分关于食物的心理学、生物学和政治学课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课

30. Each of these neighborhoods is a vital part of this city, as is every single child.

WHITEHOUSE: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Meeting to Address Youth Violence | The White House

31. But it is in the vital interest of the United States that we succeed.

NPR: Text of Bush's State of the Union Address

32. Thank you, President Obama, for your inspiring oratory, and more, for its vital importance.

WHITEHOUSE: U.N. Secretary General's Luncheon

33. Vital unemployment insurance will continue for millions of Americans who are looking for work.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on the Payroll Tax Cut Extension

34. For Lieutenant Lilly Alexei, the military exercises today may be vital practice for real battles in the future.

VOA : standard.2010.04.06

35. Home Secretary Theresa May insisted the proposed changes were vital for countering paedophiles, extremists and fraudsters.

BBC: A person using a computer

36. Swansea City have decided to install extra seating in readiness for Saturday's vital match against Hull.

BBC: Holiday reward for Swans

37. "I want you guys to understand I will never hesitate to use force to protect the American people or our vital interests.

VOA : standard.2009.11.13

38. (Poem) I search the chemistry of specific emotions, a combination of earth and air that evokes the vital detail, the phrase that heats the frying pan, the look that smiles, offering signals that localize, where I am, and clarify what I see.

VOA : special.2009.04.27

39. Lo says the government's financial commitment to the health sector has proved vital to saving children.

VOA : standard.2009.11.10

40. U.S.Army officers say a language barrier impedes American efforts to impart this vital lesson.

VOA : standard.2009.12.13

41. But Mr.Singh says for a productive dialogue, it is vital for Pakistan to destroy militant groups, their camps and infrastructure on its soil.

VOA : standard.2009.10.28

42. Sharks are the top predator in the ocean and are vital to its ecosystem.

CNN: Shark fin soup alters an ecosystem

43. And because this vital source of lending has frozen up, no financial recovery plan will be successful unless it helps restart securitization markets."

VOA : special.2009.02.13

44. It provides vital assistance for hundreds of thousands of victims of conflict and natural disasters in remote,inaccessible areas.

VOA : standard.2009.08.02

45. No-cost mobility reduces social isolation and provides a lifeline to vital social services for older Londoners.

FORBES: Graying Global Cities

46. "The security of Europe has been a vital national interest of the United States for my entire career.

VOA : standard.2009.09.17

47. She,like visitors to the Rookwood cemetery from other faiths, believes that having a clearly marked, traditional grave is of vital importance.

VOA : standard.2010.07.22

48. Norfolk Police said they hoped the anniversary would jog memories and provide vital, fresh information.

BBC: Daniel Entwistle

49. It's vital that she completes the course of up to two years of pills and injections.

VOA : standard.2010.07.12

50. At another utility, in an undisclosed city, Slammer downed the computer network controlling vital equipment.

FORBES: The Next Threat

51. Don Baxter from the Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations says in a vast and rugged nation the army's support is vital.

VOA : standard.2009.04.04

52. It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those matches.

在比赛中我们要尽可能保持旺盛的精力，这点至关重要。

53. The need for secure vaccine production will become even more vital should polio be wiped out.

BBC: Synchrotron yields 'safer' vaccine

54. They appear in food in pretty small amounts which is why they're the micronutrients;, but they're vital for health, so if you're deficient in micronutrients you've got big problems.

它们在食物中所占比重很小,这也是称它们为"微量元素"的原因,但它们对健康的意义却是至关重要的,如果缺乏微量元素的话会很糟糕关于食物的心理学、生物学和政治学课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课

55. Officers have renewed their appeal for four people who may have vital information to come forward.

BBC: Brighton CCTV image

56. So, I mean, they're vital and, you know, to make a virtual character,

所以，我是说，他们很重要，你知道做一个虚拟的人物，SpeakingMax英语口语达人 : 没有特效的话

57. "Shipping noise falls across the same frequencies that these animals use for all their vital behaviors - for feeding,for finding mates, for avoiding predators and for navigating."

VOA : special.2011.06.29

58. Macedonia had been the better side before the break and Scotland keeper Craig Gordon made three vital stops.

BBC: Scotland 2-0 Macedonia

59. Cigarette taxes are a vital revenue source for New York State, which has the highest-priced cigarettes in the nation - almost $15 a pack.

VOA : standard.2010.08.11

60. "Up to that point, there were still no vital signs, " the hospital director said.

CNN: SHARE THIS

61. Soldiers from Uganda and Burundi are currently playing a vital security role by defending the presidential palace, the main seaport and airport from al-Shabab attacks.

VOA : standard.2009.04.17

62. It is a vast subject and vital to the future of Europe and its economies.

BBC: Europe's push against tax fraud gains momentum

63. What's going to happen when vital parts don't make it or survive the trip?

BBC: Prospect of one-way Mars trip captures the imagination

64. Vital evidence had been lost through a moment's inattention.

关键证据由于一时疏忽被弄丢了。

65. With bright eyes and an engaging smile, he says songs and stories were vital to survival when his family lived in igloos above the Arctic Circle.

VOA : standard.2010.02.19