eminent
gb/ˈɛmənənt/ us/ˈɛmənənt/
B2
英语
~ 4200
义项
0 个义项
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
famous and respected
Known and respected for being very good at something.
用法模式：
[someone] is eminent in [a field]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'eminent' with 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means respected and well-known; 'imminent' means about to happen.
近义词
distinguished (Emphasizes recognized excellence or honor in a field.)
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renowned (Focuses on being widely known, often beyond professional circles.)
反义词
obscure (Describes someone not well-known or recognized.)
搭配
eminent scientist
|eminent lawyer
|eminent historian
|eminent scholar
|eminent leader
主题
people
|reputation
|achievement
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
[something] is eminent above [something else]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'prominent' in the sense of 'important', but here it means physically sticking out.
近义词
prominent (General term for something noticeable or projecting.)
反义词
recessed (Set back or sunken, not projecting outward.)
搭配
eminent feature
|eminent cliff
|eminent landmark
主题
appearance
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The mountain is eminent over the plain.
- We saw an eminent rock by the river.
- The tower is eminent in the city skyline.
语法
词典原形
eminent
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənənt/
US/ˈɛmənənt/
音节与重音
em - in - ent （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: eminent
词族
Advanced or less common
相关表达
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.
例句
- The city used eminent domain to build the new highway.
- Eminent domain allowed the government to acquire land for the school.