Eminent



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解释

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• adj. 著名的, 显著的
• ［英］ adj. 著名的, 显著的 ( prominent, conspicuous)
• ［类］ 反义词: undistinguished ( 普通的)
• ［记］ e+min ( 突出) +ent -> 突出来 -> 著名的
• ［同］ 同根词: imminent ( 急迫的) ; prominent ( 杰出的)
• ［例］ an eminent doctor

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin eminent-, eminens, present participle of eminēre to stand out, from e- + -minēre; akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain — more at mount
• Date: 15th century
• 1. standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted ; conspicuous
• 2. jutting out ; projecting
• 3. exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position ; prominent
• Synonyms: see famous

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