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单词 preeminence
释义 pre·em·i·nence
\prēˈemənən(t)s\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin praeeminentia, from praeeminent-, praeeminens preeminent + Latin -ia -y
1. : the quality or state of being preeminent : superiority in rank, position, or influence : surpassing excellence : dominant authority
 < more important than any legal sanction was … the personal preeminence he had won — John Buchan >
 < corn moved forward … in the race with soybeans for preeminence as a chemurgic crop — Collier's Year Book >
2. archaic : a particular distinction or honor or an outstanding quality
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