eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Английский
~ 4200
Значения
0 значений
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
famous and respected
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is eminent in [a field]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Синонимы
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
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renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Антонимы
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Коллокации
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Темы
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is eminent above [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Синонимы
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Антонимы
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Коллокации
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Темы
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The mountain is eminent over the plain.
- We saw an eminent rock by the river.
- The tower is eminent in the city skyline.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
Слоги и ударение
em - in - ent (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: eminent
Родственные слова
Advanced or less common
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.