1. to bring goods or services into a country from abroad
進口（商品或服務）
The company imports coffee beans from Brazil.
這家公司從巴西進口咖啡豆。
It is cheaper to import these parts than to manufacture them locally.
進口這些零件比在本地製造更便宜。
Import Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
import
verb
快速理解
What does "Import" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Import"?
「import」主要指從國外引進商品或將資料帶入軟體。
- 1
進口商品
EN: to bring goods into a country from abroad
翻譯: 從國外引進商品到本國。
- 2
輸入資料
EN: to bring data into a software program from another source
翻譯: 將資料從外部來源帶入軟體程式中。
- 3
引入觀念
EN: to introduce an idea, practice, or style from another place
翻譯: 從其他地方引入觀念、做法或風格。
- 4
具有重要性
EN: to be of great significance or consequence
翻譯: 具有重大意義或影響。
小提醒：注意「import」作動詞時重音在第二音節 /ɪmˈpɔːrt/，作名詞時重音在第一音節 /ˈɪmpɔːrt/。
發音（How to Pronounce "Import" in English）
How to pronounce "Import" in English?"Import" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Import" from YouTube Videos
Fahad Al-Attiya: A country with no water
TED
“This is the situation in Qatar, for those who don't know, We only have two days of water reserve, We import 90 percent of our food and we only cultivate less than one percent of our land-”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Import"?How does "Import" change by context?
2. to transfer data from one computer system or program to another
匯入（資料）
You can import your contacts from your old phone.
你可以從舊手機匯入聯絡人。
The software allows you to import images and edit them.
這款軟體允許你匯入圖片並進行編輯。
3. to imply or signify; to be of great importance
意味著；具有重大意義
What does this new evidence import for the case?
這項新證據對本案意味著什麼？
The decision will import significant changes to our policy.
這項決定將對我們的政策帶來重大改變。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Import"?How to make natural sentences with "Import"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| import + noun (product/goods) | 進口（某產品或貨物） | The company imports coffee from Brazil. (這家公司從巴西進口咖啡。) |
| import + noun (data/file) | 匯入（資料或檔案） | You can import the spreadsheet into the database. (你可以將試算表匯入資料庫。) |
| import + noun + from + place | 從某地進口/匯入某物 | We import raw materials from several Asian countries. (我們從幾個亞洲國家進口原材料。) |
| import + noun + into + place/system | 將某物進口至某地/匯入某系統 | It is illegal to import these goods into the country. (將這些貨物進口到該國是違法的。) |
| be imported + (as/for something) | 被進口/匯入（作為/用於某用途） | The software is imported for educational purposes. (這款軟體是為教育目的而匯入的。) |
用法說明
How is "Import" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Import"?
import vs. import from
import單獨使用時，通常指「進口」這個整體商業行為或概念，後面不直接接來源。import from則明確指出貨物、服務或數據的來源國家、地區或供應商。- 當上下文已清楚知道來源時，可單用
import；若需強調或說明來源，則必須使用import from。 - 在談論數據、軟體模組或文化概念時，此區別同樣適用。 EN: The country needs to import more food to meet demand. 翻譯: 該國需要進口更多食品以滿足需求。
EN:We import high-quality coffee beans from Colombia.
翻譯:我們從哥倫比亞進口高品質的咖啡豆。
EN:The software can import data in multiple formats.
翻譯:該軟體可以匯入多種格式的數據。
EN:To use the function, you must import it from the utilities module.
翻譯:要使用此功能，你必須從公用程式模組中匯入它。
總結建議
一般情況下，若需指明具體來源，應使用 import from；若僅泛指引進行為，則單用 import 即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Import" and similar words?How to choose "Import" vs alternatives?
import vs export
「import」指從國外或外部引進商品、服務或數據；「export」則指向國外或外部輸出商品、服務或數據。兩者是相反方向的貿易或數據流動。
import vs introduce
「import」通常指具體地從一個系統或國家引進商品、數據或檔案；「introduce」則更廣泛地指首次引入新事物、概念或人，使其被認識或使用。
import vs bring in
「import」是正式術語，特指跨國或跨系統的輸入；「bring in」是通用短語，指將人或物帶入某個地方或情境，範圍更廣且不一定是跨國。
口語用法
How is "Import" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Import"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的話語時，常會使用「import」來指稱對方提到的「進口」或「引入」的概念。 EN: He kept saying we need to import more raw materials to meet the demand. 翻譯: 他一直在說我們需要進口更多原材料來滿足需求。
EN:So you're telling me the main issue is how to import the data correctly?
翻譯:所以你的意思是，主要問題在於如何正確導入數據？
語氣強調
在口語中，可以透過重音或語調強調「import」，來凸顯某件事物是「從外部引入」的關鍵點。 EN: No, we didn't produce it locally—we had to IMPORT it. 翻譯: 不，這不是我們本地生產的——我們必須「進口」它。
EN:The key is not just to buy the software, but to properly IMPORT the settings.
翻譯:關鍵不只是購買軟體，而是要妥善地「導入」設定。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會將「import」作為一個暫時的停頓點，尤其是在討論技術或商業流程的場合。 EN: Our next step... import... yeah, we need to import the customer list first. 翻譯: 我們的下一步... 導入... 對，我們需要先導入客戶名單。
EN:The process is, you know, import... wait, let me check the manual again.
翻譯:流程是，你知道的，導入... 等等，讓我再查一下手冊。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書寫或報告中應避免，請使用更完整、結構清晰的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Import"?What fixed phrases with "Import" should I remember?
import goods
import + [goods/products/commodities]
進口貨物、商品
import from
import + [something] + from + [country/region]
從...進口
import data
import + [data/files/information]
匯入資料、數據
pay import duty
[pay/incur/levy] + import duty/tariff
支付進口關稅
obtain an import license
[obtain/require/have] + an import license/permit
取得進口許可證
import restrictions
import restrictions/controls/quotas
進口限制
import for
import + [something] + for + [purpose/use]
為...目的而進口
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Import"?Which "Import" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We import many products from China.
✓We import many products from China.
The sentence is grammatically correct. A common mistake is using 'import' without specifying what is being imported and from where, but this example is fine. The actual common error is confusing 'import' with 'export' or using wrong prepositions.
×The company imports raw materials to Japan.
✓The company imports raw materials from Japan.
Using the wrong preposition. 'Import' means to bring goods or services into a country from abroad. Therefore, you import something *from* a source country. Use 'to' with 'export' (export goods to Japan).
×This software has an import function to input data.
✓This software has an import function to bring in data.
While 'input' is related, in computing, 'import' specifically means to bring data from an external file or system into the current program. 'Input' is a broader term for entering any data.
×The import of the meeting was that we need a new strategy.
✓The importance of the meeting was that we need a new strategy.
Confusing the noun 'import' (meaning significance) with the more common noun 'importance'. While 'import' can mean 'importance', it is formal and less frequent. Learners should use 'importance' to avoid sounding unnatural.
×We need to import about the new regulations.
✓We need to learn about the new regulations.
Using 'import' to mean 'learn' or 'understand'. 'Import' does not mean to acquire knowledge. It only refers to bringing in goods/data or, formally, meaning/significance.
×This decision will import on our future.
✓This decision will have an impact on our future.
Using 'import' as a verb to mean 'affect' or 'have an impact on'. The verb 'import' does not carry this meaning. Use 'affect', 'influence', or 'have implications for'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Import"?What are tense/participle forms of "Import"?
imports(3rd_singular)importing(present_participle)imported(past)imported(past_participle)