eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Англійська
~ 4200
kiemelkedő, elismert, neves, kiugró, szembetűnő
B2
FORMAL
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Значення
famous and respected
Словосполучення
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Синоніми
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
|
renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Антоніми
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Теми
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Well-known and respected for excellence in a particular field.
C1
FORMAL
2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Значення
standing out prominently
Словосполучення
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Синоніми
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Антоніми
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Теми
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Sticking out or easy to see because it is higher or more noticeable than other things.
Rising above or projecting from its surroundings; prominent.
Граматика
Словникова форма
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
Склади й наголос
em - in - ent (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: eminent
Споріднені слова
Advanced or less common
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.