eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 4200
kiemelkedő, elismert, neves, kiugró, szembetűnő
B2
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is eminent in [a field]
She is an eminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Kiemelkedő tudós a genetika területén.
The award was presented to an eminent historian.
A díjat egy neves történésznek adták át.
Several eminent scholars attended the conference.
He became one of the most eminent lawyers in the country.
The lecture was delivered by an eminent political leader.
Učební příklady
She is an eminent doctor.
Kiemelkedő orvos.
He is an eminent teacher in our city.
Városunkban kiemelkedő tanárként tartják számon.
The book was written by an eminent writer.
An eminent artist painted this picture.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Význam
famous and respected
Kolokace
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Synonyma
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
|
renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Antonyma
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Témata
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Well-known and respected for excellence in a particular field.
C1
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] is eminent above [something else]
An eminent cliff overlooked the valley.
Egy magasba emelkedő sziklafal nézett a völgyre.
The statue stands on an eminent position in the square.
A szobor a tér egyik szembetűnő helyén áll.
From the hill, the castle appeared eminent over the town.
Učební příklady
The mountain is eminent over the plain.
A hegy kiemelkedik a síkságból.
We saw an eminent rock by the river.
Egy kiugró sziklát láttunk a folyó mellett.
The tower is eminent in the city skyline.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Význam
standing out prominently
Kolokace
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Synonyma
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Antonyma
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Témata
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Sticking out or easy to see because it is higher or more noticeable than other things.
Rising above or projecting from its surroundings; prominent.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
em - in - ent (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: eminent
Příbuzná slova
Advanced or less common
Výrazy
eminent domain
1/ˈɛmənənt doʊmˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
government's right to take property
The legal right of a government to take private land for public use, if they pay the owner for it.
Příklady
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.