eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
Англійська
~ 4200
Значення
0 значень
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
famous and respected
Known and respected for being very good at something.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is eminent in [a field]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
Синоніми
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
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renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
Антоніми
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
Словосполучення
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
Теми
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
[something] is eminent above [something else]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
Синоніми
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
Антоніми
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
Словосполучення
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
Теми
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The mountain is eminent over the plain.
- We saw an eminent rock by the river.
- The tower is eminent in the city skyline.
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.