transcription, транскрипция: [ ̈ɪ ̘. ̈n.ˈɪmpɔ:t ]
v. & n. --v.tr. 1 bring in (esp. foreign goods or services) to a country. 2 (often foll. by that + clause) a imply, indicate, signify. b express, make known. --n. 1 the process of importing. 2 a an imported article or service. b (in pl.) an amount imported (imports exceeded ø50m.). 3 what is implied; meaning. 4 importance. øøimportable adj. importation n. importer n. (all in sense 1 of v.). [ME f. L importare bring in, in med.L = imply, be of consequence (as IN-(2), portare carry)]