英语词汇“eminent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINeminent

Origin:

1400-1500 Latin present participle of eminere ‘to stand out’

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

an eminent anthropologist
She's an eminent psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School.
While he lived Nehru remained the most eminent spokesman for the Third World.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

A politician, however eminent or popular, who lacks that base will not reach or survive at the top.
Darling himself designed the first stamp, and an eminent wildlife artist has been conscripted for this purpose each year since.
He himself had aspired with eminent success: the conception was a self-educator's dream.
This description bears marked similarities to those offered by a number of eminent sociologists who adopt the trait approach.
This substantial representation of Leapor's work drew the attention of at least two eminent reviewers.

Longman Language Activatorfamous► famous

famous people, places, books etc are known about and talked about by a lot of people in a lot of places: · Famous stars like Keanu Reeves and Demi Moore attended the party.· The package includes a tour of Sydney's famous Opera House.· "David Copperfield" is one of Dickens' most famous books.famous for: · Manchester is famous for its nightlife and for its football teams.world-famous (=famous all over the world): · Rio's world-famous carnival

► well-known/well known

famous, especially in a particular place or among a particular group of people: · She works in local radio, and is quite well known in the Houston area.· Large companies have an advantage because of their well-known brand names.well-known/well known for: · The island is well-known for its beautiful beaches.better-known/best-known: · Pat Boone is one of America's best-known Christian entertainers.

► legendary

someone or something that is legendary is famous for being very special or interesting, and people like to talk or read about them: · The studio was owned by Sam Goldwyn, the legendary Hollywood producer.· The album was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios.

► celebrated

very well known, admired, and talked about by a lot of people, especially because of some special success or achievement: · Martin Luther King Jr. gave his celebrated speech before the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.· Van Gogh, perhaps Holland's most celebrated artist, died in poverty.

► noted

: noted musician/scientist/surgeon etc well known and respected because of a special ability or achievement: · The picture was taken in the mid-1880s by the noted photographer C.S. Fly.· The author quotes Stephen Jay Gould, the noted Harvard scientist, to support his theories.

► renowned

famous for a particular quality or activity: · Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader, was in the city again last night.renowned for: · Barbados is renowned for the marvellous cricket players it produces.renowned as: · Renowned as a newspaper editor, Greeley ran against Grant for president in 1872.

► eminent

an eminent doctor, lawyer, scientist etc is famous for being extremely successful in his or her profession and is admired and respected for this: · She's an eminent psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School.· While he lived, Nehru remained the most eminent spokesman for the Third World.

► notorious

someone who is notorious is famous because of something bad they have done: · One of Britain's most notorious criminals has escaped from prison.· Davis is a notorious woman-hater.notorious for: · English soccer fans are notorious for their drunkenness.

► infamous

famous for being bad, especially for being immoral or evil: · He was a member of the regime's infamous secret police.· The night club is named after New Orleans' infamous red light district.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► most

· Gordon was probably the most eminent scholar of Nonconformity of his time, with an encyclopaedic knowledge and memory.· Some of the most eminent surgeons in London had assured him that his playing days were over.

NOUN► domain

· The power company is taking part of his land by eminent domain.· Boston even let one community organization take over abandoned buildings and lots through eminent domain.· The City bought the property under eminent domain proceedings after a protracted battle with the owner.· When Physioc refused to sell his property, the government condemned it and set about to take it under eminent domain laws.

► man

· She recalled that many eminent men had declined to give the address because of the expected barracking.· We can see this with eminent men of science.· Her father was a lawyer who wrote, he was quite an eminent man, of great intelligence; erudite.

► people

· Mrs Nixon still cherishes letters of appreciation from eminent people.

► scientist

· I called the eminent scientist for an inter-view.

单词	eminent
释义	eminentem‧i‧nent /ˈemɪnənt/ ●○○ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINeminent Origin: 1400-1500 Latin present participle of eminere ‘to stand out’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES an eminent anthropologist She's an eminent psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School. While he lived Nehru remained the most eminent spokesman for the Third World. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A politician, however eminent or popular, who lacks that base will not reach or survive at the top. Darling himself designed the first stamp, and an eminent wildlife artist has been conscripted for this purpose each year since. He himself had aspired with eminent success: the conception was a self-educator's dream. This description bears marked similarities to those offered by a number of eminent sociologists who adopt the trait approach. This substantial representation of Leapor's work drew the attention of at least two eminent reviewers. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorfamous► famous famous people, places, books etc are known about and talked about by a lot of people in a lot of places: · Famous stars like Keanu Reeves and Demi Moore attended the party.· The package includes a tour of Sydney's famous Opera House.· "David Copperfield" is one of Dickens' most famous books.famous for: · Manchester is famous for its nightlife and for its football teams.world-famous (=famous all over the world): · Rio's world-famous carnival ► well-known/well known famous, especially in a particular place or among a particular group of people: · She works in local radio, and is quite well known in the Houston area.· Large companies have an advantage because of their well-known brand names.well-known/well known for: · The island is well-known for its beautiful beaches.better-known/best-known: · Pat Boone is one of America's best-known Christian entertainers. ► legendary someone or something that is legendary is famous for being very special or interesting, and people like to talk or read about them: · The studio was owned by Sam Goldwyn, the legendary Hollywood producer.· The album was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios. ► celebrated very well known, admired, and talked about by a lot of people, especially because of some special success or achievement: · Martin Luther King Jr. gave his celebrated speech before the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.· Van Gogh, perhaps Holland's most celebrated artist, died in poverty. ► noted : noted musician/scientist/surgeon etc well known and respected because of a special ability or achievement: · The picture was taken in the mid-1880s by the noted photographer C.S. Fly.· The author quotes Stephen Jay Gould, the noted Harvard scientist, to support his theories. ► renowned famous for a particular quality or activity: · Jesse Jackson, the renowned civil rights leader, was in the city again last night.renowned for: · Barbados is renowned for the marvellous cricket players it produces.renowned as: · Renowned as a newspaper editor, Greeley ran against Grant for president in 1872. ► eminent an eminent doctor, lawyer, scientist etc is famous for being extremely successful in his or her profession and is admired and respected for this: · She's an eminent psychiatrist at the Harvard Medical School.· While he lived, Nehru remained the most eminent spokesman for the Third World. ► notorious someone who is notorious is famous because of something bad they have done: · One of Britain's most notorious criminals has escaped from prison.· Davis is a notorious woman-hater.notorious for: · English soccer fans are notorious for their drunkenness. ► infamous famous for being bad, especially for being immoral or evil: · He was a member of the regime's infamous secret police.· The night club is named after New Orleans' infamous red light district. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► most · Gordon was probably the most eminent scholar of Nonconformity of his time, with an encyclopaedic knowledge and memory.· Some of the most eminent surgeons in London had assured him that his playing days were over. NOUN► domain · The power company is taking part of his land by eminent domain.· Boston even let one community organization take over abandoned buildings and lots through eminent domain.· The City bought the property under eminent domain proceedings after a protracted battle with the owner.· When Physioc refused to sell his property, the government condemned it and set about to take it under eminent domain laws. ► man · She recalled that many eminent men had declined to give the address because of the expected barracking.· We can see this with eminent men of science.· Her father was a lawyer who wrote, he was quite an eminent man, of great intelligence; erudite. ► people · Mrs Nixon still cherishes letters of appreciation from eminent people. ► scientist · I called the eminent scientist for an inter-view. an eminent person is famous, important, and respected: an eminent lawyer
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