英语词汇“indispensable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

A knowledge of classical music is indispensable to anyone who wants to apply for this job.
For mountain-climbing a really good sleeping-bag is indispensable.
If you're planning on going sightseeing around the old city, a guide is indispensable.
Police dogs have proved indispensable in the war on drugs.
She soon became an indispensable member of staff.
The book will be indispensable to anyone who wishes to learn more about the British Royal Family.

THESAURUSvery useful► valuable

very useful in helping you do something: · His information was very valuable to the police.· The course was a valuable experience for me.· a valuable contribution

► invaluable

extremely useful in helping you do something: · His help was invaluable.· The drug could be invaluable for treating cancer patients.· an invaluable experience

► indispensable

someone or something that is indispensable is so useful and important that you cannot do something without them: · For walkers, a good compass is indispensable.· He became an indispensable part of the team.· an indispensable guide to travelling in Italy

► be great for something

informal to be very useful for doing something: · The bag is great for taking on holiday.

► essential

extremely important and necessary: · Water is essential for life.· The right to protest is an essential part of any democracy.· I missed out an essential ingredient.· They learn skills that are essential for success in later life.

► vital

extremely important and necessary. Vital sounds stronger than essential: · His evidence was vital to the defence case.· Nurses and police officers provide vital services.· It is vital that leaking gas pipes are fixed immediately.

► crucial

extremely important and making the difference between success and failure: · Advertising is crucial to successful book selling.· The headteacher has played a crucial role in transforming this school.

► indispensable

if someone or something is indispensable, you cannot do something without them and they are extremely useful: · She soon made herself indispensable in the office.· Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

► something is a must

informal used when recommending something to someone and saying that they should definitely have it, do it, visit it etc: · Virus checkers are a must for computer users concerned with security.· If you’re in Austria, a visit to Salzburg is a must.

Longman Language Activatornecessary► necessary

if something is necessary , you need to have it or do it: · He produced the necessary documents and handed them to her.necessary for: · Fats in our diet are necessary for both heat and energy.if necessary (=if it is necessary): · If necessary, we will have to employ some outside people to finish the job.it is necessary (for somebody) to do something formal: · It will be necessary to close the pool while the repairs take place.· The doctor says it may be necessary for me to have an operation.

► essential

if something is essential , you need it because you cannot be successful, healthy, safe etc without it: · If you're going hiking in the mountains, a decent pair of boots is essential.· The tourist industry is now acknowledged as an essential part of the Spanish economy.essential for: · Calcium is essential for the development of healthy teeth and bones.it is essential to do something: · It is essential to read any document carefully before you sign it.it is essential that: · It is essential that the oil is checked every 10,000 km.

► vital

if something is vital , it is extremely important and you will have serious problems if you do not have it or do it: · In this job, the ability to remain calm is vital.· The European Space Agency said that a vital piece of equipment on the craft had stopped functioning.vital for: · Regular exercise is vital for your health.it is vital that: · It is vital that you keep accurate tax records.

► indispensable

someone or something that is indispensable is extremely useful and it is almost impossible to do something without them: · If you're planning on going sightseeing around the old city, a guide is indispensable.indispensable to: · The book will be indispensable to anyone who wishes to learn more about the British Royal Family.

► be a necessity

if something is a necessity , you must have it for your job or for your life, and it is not something that you only have for pleasure: · For most people, a good guidebook is a necessity when travelling.· If you live in a place like London, a car alarm is an absolute necessity.

► be a must

informal if you say that something such as a book, film, or type of clothes is a must , you mean that people must read, see, or wear it, because it is very fashionable, enjoyable, interesting etc - used especially in advertisements and magazines: · If you're interested in the early history of aviation, this book is a must.be a must for somebody: · Ankle boots are a must for anyone who wants to keep up with the latest fashions this autumn.

► required

also requisite formal necessary for a particular purpose, especially according to a law or rule: · They failed to submit their plans in the required time limit.· If the proposed piece of legislation fails to get the requisite two-thirds majority in Parliament, it cannot become law.required for: · In my opinion, she does not have the qualifications required for the job.· Research and writing have become requisite for career advancement in academia.

extremely useful► invaluable

· This book has been invaluable as a source of teaching materials.· Contact with Western medical techniques proved invaluable, and the student doctors have benefited greatly.invaluable to · Margaret's sensible suggestions have been invaluable to us.invaluable for/in doing something · Improved sewage and water services were invaluable in preventing disease.

► indispensable

someone or something that is indispensable is so useful and important that you cannot do something without them: · For mountain-climbing a really good sleeping-bag is indispensable.· She soon became an indispensable member of staff.indispensable to: · A knowledge of classical music is indispensable to anyone who wants to apply for this job.

► can't do/manage without

spoken use this about someone or something that is so useful that it would be very difficult to do something without them: · Of course we all have concerns about the environment but you can't do without a car out here in the countryside with no public transport.· Top TV chef Billy Williams says he couldn't manage without his food processor: "It cuts down preparation time by about half and saves you all those fiddly tasks."

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► indispensable part

Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as

· In fact, it's become as indispensable as the fax and telephone.· You don't miss it until somebody tells you that you need it, then you regard it as indispensable.· In this respect Sarah had made herself as indispensable as Daniel Marsh.· He knows all the villagers personally, and is as indispensable to me as he was to the previous twenty-seven Humanitarian Officers.· The second part of Zhu's warning is addressed to the same party that still sees itself as indispensable.

NOUN► part

· Delinquency is an indispensable part of society.

单词	indispensable
释义	indispensablein‧di‧spen‧sa‧ble /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl◂/ ●○○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES A knowledge of classical music is indispensable to anyone who wants to apply for this job. For mountain-climbing a really good sleeping-bag is indispensable. If you're planning on going sightseeing around the old city, a guide is indispensable. Police dogs have proved indispensable in the war on drugs. She soon became an indispensable member of staff. The book will be indispensable to anyone who wishes to learn more about the British Royal Family. Thesaurus THESAURUSvery useful► valuable very useful in helping you do something: · His information was very valuable to the police.· The course was a valuable experience for me.· a valuable contribution ► invaluable extremely useful in helping you do something: · His help was invaluable.· The drug could be invaluable for treating cancer patients.· an invaluable experience ► indispensable someone or something that is indispensable is so useful and important that you cannot do something without them: · For walkers, a good compass is indispensable.· He became an indispensable part of the team.· an indispensable guide to travelling in Italy ► be great for something informal to be very useful for doing something: · The bag is great for taking on holiday. ► essential extremely important and necessary: · Water is essential for life.· The right to protest is an essential part of any democracy.· I missed out an essential ingredient.· They learn skills that are essential for success in later life. ► vital extremely important and necessary. Vital sounds stronger than essential: · His evidence was vital to the defence case.· Nurses and police officers provide vital services.· It is vital that leaking gas pipes are fixed immediately. ► crucial extremely important and making the difference between success and failure: · Advertising is crucial to successful book selling.· The headteacher has played a crucial role in transforming this school. ► indispensable if someone or something is indispensable, you cannot do something without them and they are extremely useful: · She soon made herself indispensable in the office.· Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. ► something is a must informal used when recommending something to someone and saying that they should definitely have it, do it, visit it etc: · Virus checkers are a must for computer users concerned with security.· If you’re in Austria, a visit to Salzburg is a must. Longman Language Activatornecessary► necessary if something is necessary , you need to have it or do it: · He produced the necessary documents and handed them to her.necessary for: · Fats in our diet are necessary for both heat and energy.if necessary (=if it is necessary): · If necessary, we will have to employ some outside people to finish the job.it is necessary (for somebody) to do something formal: · It will be necessary to close the pool while the repairs take place.· The doctor says it may be necessary for me to have an operation. ► essential if something is essential , you need it because you cannot be successful, healthy, safe etc without it: · If you're going hiking in the mountains, a decent pair of boots is essential.· The tourist industry is now acknowledged as an essential part of the Spanish economy.essential for: · Calcium is essential for the development of healthy teeth and bones.it is essential to do something: · It is essential to read any document carefully before you sign it.it is essential that: · It is essential that the oil is checked every 10,000 km. ► vital if something is vital , it is extremely important and you will have serious problems if you do not have it or do it: · In this job, the ability to remain calm is vital.· The European Space Agency said that a vital piece of equipment on the craft had stopped functioning.vital for: · Regular exercise is vital for your health.it is vital that: · It is vital that you keep accurate tax records. ► indispensable someone or something that is indispensable is extremely useful and it is almost impossible to do something without them: · If you're planning on going sightseeing around the old city, a guide is indispensable.indispensable to: · The book will be indispensable to anyone who wishes to learn more about the British Royal Family. ► be a necessity if something is a necessity , you must have it for your job or for your life, and it is not something that you only have for pleasure: · For most people, a good guidebook is a necessity when travelling.· If you live in a place like London, a car alarm is an absolute necessity. ► be a must informal if you say that something such as a book, film, or type of clothes is a must , you mean that people must read, see, or wear it, because it is very fashionable, enjoyable, interesting etc - used especially in advertisements and magazines: · If you're interested in the early history of aviation, this book is a must.be a must for somebody: · Ankle boots are a must for anyone who wants to keep up with the latest fashions this autumn. ► required also requisite formal necessary for a particular purpose, especially according to a law or rule: · They failed to submit their plans in the required time limit.· If the proposed piece of legislation fails to get the requisite two-thirds majority in Parliament, it cannot become law.required for: · In my opinion, she does not have the qualifications required for the job.· Research and writing have become requisite for career advancement in academia. extremely useful► invaluable · This book has been invaluable as a source of teaching materials.· Contact with Western medical techniques proved invaluable, and the student doctors have benefited greatly.invaluable to · Margaret's sensible suggestions have been invaluable to us.invaluable for/in doing something · Improved sewage and water services were invaluable in preventing disease. ► indispensable someone or something that is indispensable is so useful and important that you cannot do something without them: · For mountain-climbing a really good sleeping-bag is indispensable.· She soon became an indispensable member of staff.indispensable to: · A knowledge of classical music is indispensable to anyone who wants to apply for this job. ► can't do/manage without spoken use this about someone or something that is so useful that it would be very difficult to do something without them: · Of course we all have concerns about the environment but you can't do without a car out here in the countryside with no public transport.· Top TV chef Billy Williams says he couldn't manage without his food processor: "It cuts down preparation time by about half and saves you all those fiddly tasks." Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► indispensable part Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as · In fact, it's become as indispensable as the fax and telephone.· You don't miss it until somebody tells you that you need it, then you regard it as indispensable.· In this respect Sarah had made herself as indispensable as Daniel Marsh.· He knows all the villagers personally, and is as indispensable to me as he was to the previous twenty-seven Humanitarian Officers.· The second part of Zhu's warning is addressed to the same party that still sees itself as indispensable. NOUN► part · Delinquency is an indispensable part of society. someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them SYN essentialindispensable to This book is indispensable to anyone interested in space exploration.indispensable for/in (doing) something Meat is not indispensable for maintaining a healthy diet. Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.► see thesaurus at useful
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