imported
imported — 動詞
- importedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- importeds3rd person singular
- importeding-ing form
- importededpast simple
1. to bring products, raw materials, or goods into a country from another country s
進口
從他國購買或運入商品
to bring products, raw materials, or goods into a country from another country so they can be sold or used there
Rosa's company imported olive oil from Greece for the new restaurant chain.
Rosa 的公司為新的連鎖餐廳從希臘進口橄欖油。
import + noun phrase + from [country]
The factory imported steel from Germany when local supplies ran low.
這家工廠在當地鋼材供應不足時，從德國進口鋼鐵。
Large amounts of fruit are imported into the region during the winter months.
冬季期間，大量水果被進口到該地區。
Many car makers imported parts from several different countries at once.
許多汽車製造商同時從數個不同國家進口零件。
Vikram imported specialty tea leaves directly from farms in Sri Lanka.
Vikram 直接從斯里蘭卡的農場進口特級茶葉。
- export
to send goods out of a country for sale elsewhere
文法句型
import + noun phrase + from/into
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice when the focus is on the product rather than the importer. The prepositions from (origin) and into (destination) are commonly paired with this sense.
常見錯誤
2. to bring new products, customs, ideas, or practices from another country and beg
引進
將外國的思想或做法帶入本國
to bring new products, customs, ideas, or practices from another country and begin using them in your own country
Western companies imported their management style into the Indian offices.
西方公司將它們的管理風格引進印度的辦公室。
import + abstract noun + into [place]
Hana imported the traditional fabric patterns into her modern clothing designs.
Hana 將傳統布料的花樣引進她的現代服裝設計中。
The country imported the concept of weekend markets from neighbouring Thailand.
該國從鄰國泰國引進了週末市集的概念。
Keiko imported baking techniques from France and taught them at her school.
Keiko 從法國引進了烘焙技術，並在她的學校傳授這些技術。
Many sports were imported from Britain and became popular around the world.
許多運動從英國引進後，在全球各地流行起來。
- introduce
more general, does not specifically imply a foreign origin
- bring over
less formal, idiomatic
文法句型
import + noun phrase + from/into
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (concrete goods), this sense takes abstract objects such as ideas, styles, customs, or methods. Subject is often a person, company, or organisation adopting foreign practices.
常見錯誤
3. to transfer digital files, documents, contacts, or other data from one computer
匯入；導入
將資料從一個系統移至另一個系統
to transfer digital files, documents, contacts, or other data from one computer system or program into another
Andre imported all his photos from the old laptop into the new software.
Andre 將所有照片從舊筆電匯入新的軟體中。
import + noun phrase + from [source] + into [destination]
The customer list was imported from the previous database without any problems.
那張客戶清單已從先前的資料庫匯入，沒有任何問題。
passive: be imported from [source]
You can import your contacts from a social media account into the address book.
你可以將通訊錄從社群媒體帳號匯入地址簿。
Binta imported the video file into the editing program and added subtitles.
Binta 將影片檔匯入剪輯程式，並加上字幕。
The spreadsheet was imported from an older version of the application.
那張試算表是從較舊版本的應用程式匯入的。
- export
in computing, to save or send data out of a program into another format
文法句型
import + noun phrase + from + into
用法筆記
Common in technology and computing contexts. Frequently appears as a button or menu command in software interfaces ('Import file', 'Import data'). The destination is often introduced with 'into'.
常見錯誤
imported — 名詞
1. a product that is brought into one country from another for sale or use
進口貨
從國外運入販售的商品
a product that is brought into one country from another for sale or use
Supermarkets now stock imports from Latin America such as coffee and bananas.
超市現在販售來自拉丁美洲的進口貨，例如咖啡和香蕉。
often plural: imports from [region]
Cheap textile imports hurt the local clothing industry.
便宜的紡織品進口貨打擊了本地服飾產業。
The government placed new taxes on luxury imports like French wine.
政府對奢侈品進口貨（例如法國葡萄酒）加徵新稅。
Oil imports rose sharply after the local refinery closed down.
當地煉油廠關閉後，石油進口貨大幅增加。
Xin checked the label to see whether the cheese was a local product or an import.
Xin 查看標籤，想知道這款起司是本國產品還是進口貨。
- foreign goods
broader, includes both imports and goods produced abroad but not necessarily traded
- export
a product sent out of a country for sale
用法筆記
Most often used in the plural (imports) when referring to the general category of foreign goods. Used in the singular (an import) for a single product or type.
常見錯誤
2. the business or process of bringing products into a country from abroad
進口業；進口
將商品運入國家的業務或過程
the business or process of bringing products into a country from abroad
The import of electronic waste is banned under international law.
電子廢棄物的進口受到國際法的禁止。
the import of + noun phrase
New rules made the import of certain chemicals much more expensive.
新法規使某些化學品的進口變得昂貴許多。
The company specialises in the import of fresh flowers from Kenya.
該公司專門從事從肯亞進口鮮花的業務。
Strict controls on the import of meat products were introduced after the outbreak.
疫情爆發後，政府對肉類產品的進口實施了嚴格管制。
- importation
a longer synonym, equally formal, used especially in official documents
- export
the business of sending goods out of a country
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — always 'the import of...' not 'an import of...'. The synonym importation is also common and can be used interchangeably.
常見錯誤
3. the importance or significance of a statement, event, or discovery, when judged
重要性；分量
事件或言論的重大意義
the importance or significance of a statement, event, or discovery, when judged by its wider impact or value
Few people grasped the full import of the scientist's announcement at the time.
當時很少有人理解那位科學家宣布的公告的全部重要性。
full import of + noun phrase
The judge explained the legal import of the new ruling to the jury.
法官向陪審團解釋這項新裁決的法律分量。
Historians are still debating the political import of the treaty.
歷史學家仍在辯論這項條約的政治重要性。
Elena did not grasp the full import of the doctor's warning until the test results arrived.
Elena 直到檢驗報告出爐，才明白醫生警告的全部重要性。
- significance
more common in general writing, less formal
- importance
everyday word for the same concept
用法筆記
Uncountable — never 'an import' in this sense. Typically modified by adjectives like 'full', 'real', 'true', 'political', 'legal'. Very formal — prefer 'importance' or 'significance' in everyday writing.
常見錯誤
4. the meaning, message, or sense that is carried or suggested by a word, statement
深層含義
字面之外的真正意涵
the meaning, message, or sense that is carried or suggested by a word, statement, or piece of writing beyond its surface content
The true import of the poem was not understood until scholars studied the author's letters.
這首詩的真正深層含義，直到學者研究作者的信件後才被理解。
true import of + noun phrase
Qing read the apology letter twice, trying to grasp the import hidden beneath the careful phrasing.
Qing 把那封道歉信讀了兩遍，試圖掌握謹慎措辭背後隱藏的深層含義。
The ambassador paused to let the full import of his warning sink in.
大使停頓了一下，好讓他的警告裡深層含義得以深入人心。
Wen reread the contract to grasp the import of the legal terms.
Wen 重讀合約，以掌握法律條文的深層含義。
用法筆記
Very rare in everyday language. Found mainly in literary criticism, formal speeches, and legal analysis. Distinguish from noun sense 3 (SIGNIFICANCE): sense 3 refers to the importance or weight of something as a value judgment about its wider impact, whereas this sense focuses on the hidden or implied meaning beneath the surface of what is said or written.