early 15c., "convey information, express, make known, signify," from Latin importare "bring in, convey," from assimilated form of in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + portare "to carry" (see port (n.1)). Sense of "bring in goods from abroad" first recorded c. 1500. Related: Imported; importing.
import (n.)
"consequence, importance," 1580s; sense of "that which is imported" is from 1680s; both from import (v.).
实用例句
1. We import an incredible amount of cheese from the Continent.
我们从欧洲大陆进口数量惊人的奶酪。
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2. The painting was returned to Spain on a temporary import licence.
这幅画凭着临时进口许可证被送回了西班牙。
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3. Germany, however, insists on restrictions on the import of Polish coal.
但是德国坚持对进口波兰煤炭加以限制.
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4. I have already spoken about the import of his speech.
有关他的讲话的含意我刚刚已经谈过了。
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5. We import raw materials and energy and export mainly in-dustrial products.
