eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Ingles
~ 4200
kiemelkedő, elismert, neves, kiugró, szembetűnő
B2
FORMAL
1
Padron ng paggamit:
[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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Kahulugan
famous and respected
Mga kolokasyon
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Mga kasingkahulugan
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
|
renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Mga kasalungat
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Mga tema
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Well-known and respected for excellence in a particular field.
C1
FORMAL
2
Padron ng paggamit:
[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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Kahulugan
standing out prominently
Mga kolokasyon
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Mga kasingkahulugan
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Mga kasalungat
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Mga tema
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
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
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
Mga pantig at diin
em - in - ent (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: eminent
Mga kaugnay na salita
Advanced or less common
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.