eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Angielski
~ 4200
kiemelkedő, elismert, neves, kiugró, szembetűnő
B2
FORMAL
1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Znaczenie
famous and respected
Kolokacje
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Synonimy
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
|
renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Antonimy
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Tematy
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Well-known and respected for excellence in a particular field.
C1
FORMAL
2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Znaczenie
standing out prominently
Kolokacje
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Synonimy
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Antonimy
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Tematy
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Sticking out or easy to see because it is higher or more noticeable than other things.
Rising above or projecting from its surroundings; prominent.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
Sylaby i akcent
em - in - ent (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: eminent
Rodzina wyrazów
Advanced or less common
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.