eminence
gb/ˈɛmənəns/ us/ˈɛmənəns/
C1
Inglese
~ 7200
tekintély, elismertség, szaktekintély, őeminenciája, eminenciás uram, kiemelkedés, magaslat
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
tekintély
B2
elismertség
B2
Schema d'uso:
to achieve/gain/attain eminence in [a field]
She achieved international eminence in the field of cancer research.
Nemzetközi tekintélyre tett szert a rákkutatás területén.
The prize is awarded only to writers of the highest eminence.
A díjat csak a legnagyobb tekintélyű íróknak ítélik oda.
His political eminence grew rapidly after the televised debates.
Few artists have risen to such eminence during their lifetimes.
Academic eminence does not always guarantee good teaching skills.
Esempi per chi studia
She gained eminence as a doctor.
Orvosként nagy tekintélyre tett szert.
The school is known for its scientific eminence.
Az iskola nagy tudományos tekintélynek örvend.
After many years of hard work, he rose to eminence in his company.
Her eminence in music came after a famous concert.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "eminence" with "imminence". "Eminence" means high status or fame, while "imminence" means something is going to happen very soon. Another mistake is using it as a countable noun in this sense (e.g. *"an eminence" meaning "a fame"); here it is usually uncountable: "to achieve eminence".
Significato
high status, fame, or importance
Collocazioni
achieve eminence
|rise to eminence
|of great eminence
|eminence in [a field]
|intellectual eminence
|artistic eminence
Sinonimi
prominence (Very close in meaning; commonly used in both formal and neutral styles, while "eminence" is more formal.)
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distinction (Emphasizes being different in a good way; slightly broader and more common than "eminence".)
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prestige (Focuses more on the respect and admiration received rather than on rank itself.)
Contrari
obscurity (Describes a state of being unknown or not important, the opposite of having eminence.)
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insignificance (Stresses lack of importance or influence, which contrasts with high status or fame.)
Temi
status
|society
|work
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The state of being very important and well known, especially in one area of work or study.
High status, fame, or importance, especially within a particular field or profession.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
FORMAL
2
tekintély
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is an eminence in [a field]
She is an acknowledged eminence in international law.
A nemzetközi jog elismert szaktekintélye.
Several medical eminences attended the conference to discuss the new treatment.
Több orvosi szaktekintély vett részt a konferencián, hogy megvitassák az új kezelést.
As an eminence in classical music, he is often asked to judge international competitions.
The committee consulted various academic eminences before drafting the report.
Esempi per chi studia
She is an eminence in modern art.
A modern művészet egyik szaktekintélye.
He became a legal eminence after many famous cases.
Sok híres ügy után a jog egyik nagy szaktekintélyévé vált.
They invited several scientific eminences to the meeting.
Everyone in the field knows that professor; he is an eminence in physics.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this sense and apply it to any important person. In modern English, calling someone "an eminence" is quite formal and often sounds literary; in everyday speech, words like "expert", "leader", or "big name" are more common.
Significato
a very important, respected person
Collocazioni
an eminence in [a field]
|legal eminence
|scientific eminence
|literary eminence
|a leading eminence
Sinonimi
luminary (A formal word for a very famous and admired person in a particular area; slightly more common than this sense of "eminence".)
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leading figure (A neutral phrase that clearly shows importance but sounds less formal than "eminence".)
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notable (Suggests someone worth noticing or remembering; can imply importance but is weaker than "eminence".)
Contrari
nobody (Informal term for a person with no importance or influence, opposite to a person of great eminence.)
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nonentity (Formal word for an unimportant or insignificant person, contrasting with an eminent figure.)
Temi
status
|society
|academia
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A very important and respected person in a certain area of work, study, or public life.
A person of very high importance and respect, especially within a particular profession or area of activity.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
FORMAL
3
őeminenciája
C2
Schema d'uso:
His/Your Eminence [statement]
His Eminence will lead the ceremony at the cathedral.
Őeminenciája vezeti majd a szertartást a székesegyházban.
The letter was formally addressed to His Eminence, Cardinal Rossi.
A levelet hivatalosan Őeminenciájának, Rossi bíborosnak címezték.
"Your Eminence," she began, "thank you for agreeing to meet with us."
Several bishops and His Eminence the Cardinal attended the synod.
Esempi per chi studia
Your Eminence, may I ask a question?
Eminenciás uram, kérdezhetek valamit?
The guests waited for His Eminence to enter the church.
A vendégek várták, hogy Őeminenciája belépjen a templomba.
They wrote a letter to His Eminence, Cardinal Lee.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use "Eminence" as a title for any important person. In modern usage, this title is almost only for Roman Catholic cardinals. For other clergy or officials, different titles are used (for example, "Your Excellency", "Your Grace").
Significato
honorific title for a cardinal
Collocazioni
His Eminence
|Your Eminence
|Cardinal [Name], Your Eminence
Sinonimi
honorific (A general term for any respectful title; it does not specifically mean the title for a cardinal like "Eminence" does.)
Contrari
Mr. (A simple, everyday form of address for a man, contrasting with the very formal and specific title "Eminence" used for cardinals.)
Temi
religion
|titles
|communication
Definizione
A very polite and formal title used when talking to or about a Roman Catholic cardinal.
A very respectful title used for a Roman Catholic cardinal, usually in the forms "His Eminence" or "Your Eminence".
SOSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
4
kiemelkedés
B2
magaslat
B2
Schema d'uso:
on an eminence overlooking [a place]
The castle was built on a rocky eminence above the river.
A várat a folyó fölé emelkedő sziklás magaslatra építették.
The surgeon noted a small bony eminence near the joint.
A sebész egy kis csontkiemelkedést észlelt az ízület közelében.
From the grassy eminence, we could see the whole valley spread out below us.
Esempi per chi studia
The town sits on a small eminence above the sea.
A város egy kis magaslaton fekszik a tenger fölött.
The doctor felt a hard bony eminence on the patient’s knee.
Az orvos kemény csontkiemelkedést tapintott a beteg térdén.
They climbed to an eminence and looked down at the city.
Errore comune:
Learners might assume this sense is common in everyday speech. In modern English, "hill" or "bump" are far more frequent in general use; "eminence" in this sense appears mainly in technical, medical, or formal written contexts.
Significato
a small raised area or hill
Collocazioni
bony eminence
|osseous eminence
|rocky eminence
|on an eminence
Sinonimi
elevation (General word for something raised above the surrounding area; more common in everyday geography than "eminence".)
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projection (Technical word for something that sticks out; used especially in anatomy, similar to the anatomical use of "eminence".)
Contrari
depression (In geography and anatomy, a sunken or lower area, opposite to a raised eminence.)
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hollow (A low or sunken place in a surface, contrasting with a raised part or hill.)
Temi
geography
|medicine
|nature
|body
Definizione
A small raised part of a surface. It can be a low hill on the land, or a part of a bone that sticks out slightly.
A raised part of a surface; in general use, a slight natural hill, and in anatomy, a projecting part of a bone or organ.
Grammatica
Forma base
eminence
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənəns/
US/ˈɛmənəns/
Sillabe e accento
em - in - ence (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: eminence
- Plural: eminence, eminences
Famiglia di parole
Forms
eminences
noun
Advanced or less common
Espressioni
eminence grise
1/ˈɛmənəns ɡɹˈaɪz/
idiom
formal
powerful hidden advisor
A person who has a lot of power and influence but works quietly in the background and is not the public leader.
Esempi
- Many saw him as the eminence grise behind the president’s economic policy.
- Although she rarely spoke in public, insiders knew she was the true eminence grise of the company.
- The minister is widely viewed as the prime minister’s eminence grise on foreign affairs.
His Eminence
1/hˈɪz ˈɛmənəns/
fixed phrase
formal
third-person title for a cardinal
A very polite and formal way to talk about a male Roman Catholic cardinal, used before or instead of his name.
Esempi
- His Eminence will celebrate Mass at the cathedral on Sunday.
- The announcement stated that His Eminence, Cardinal Ortega, had arrived in Rome.
- Reporters waited outside the residence of His Eminence for a statement.
Your Eminence
1/jˈʊɹ ˈɛmənəns/
fixed phrase
formal
direct address to a cardinal
A very polite and formal way to speak directly to a Roman Catholic cardinal.
Esempi
- "Your Eminence, we are honored by your visit," the mayor said.
- If you have any questions, please address them to Your Eminence at the end of the meeting.
- "Thank you, Your Eminence," the ambassador replied with a bow.