eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
英語
~ 4200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
famous and respected
Known and respected for being very good at something.
用法パターン：
[someone] is eminent in [a field]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
類義語
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
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renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
対義語
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
コロケーション
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
テーマ
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She is an eminent scientist in the field of genetics.
- The award was presented to an eminent historian.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- She is an eminent doctor.
- He is an eminent teacher in our city.
- The book was written by an eminent writer.
- An eminent artist painted this picture.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
standing out prominently
Sticking out or easy to see because it is higher or more noticeable than other things.
用法パターン：
[something] is eminent above [something else]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
類義語
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
対義語
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
コロケーション
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
テーマ
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- An eminent cliff overlooked the valley.
- The statue stands on an eminent position in the square.
- From the hill, the castle appeared eminent over the town.
学習者向け例文
- The mountain is eminent over the plain.
- We saw an eminent rock by the river.
- The tower is eminent in the city skyline.
文法
辞書形
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
音節・強勢
em - in - ent （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: eminent
関連語
Advanced or less common
表現
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.
例文
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.