单词 | prominence |
释义 | prominence (prɒmɪnəns ) uncountable noun If someone or something is in a position of prominence, they are well-known and important. He came to prominence during the last World Cup. Crime prevention had to be given more prominence. Synonyms: fame, name, standing, rank Collocations: give prominence to The pages will give prominence to large photographs and videos and look similar on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Times, Sunday Times However, events that are unexpected will give prominence to the traits that already exist for the individual. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The track order was also changed to give prominence to the three hit singles, which open the album. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was an obvious attraction in giving prominence to a judge's remarks to deter others. Times, Sunday Times The society has traditionally given prominence to international human rights. Times, Sunday Times He was well-known and liked on the island, and had risen to a position of prominence, advising politicians from the main parties, according to friends. Times, Sunday Times I wonder if, when he drew this self-portrait, he thought his future would ever lead him to the position of prominence he enjoys today. Times, Sunday Times He soon rose to a position of prominence within the party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They said they had never made formal complaints to police but had been inspired to speak out by recent allegations against other men in positions of prominence and power. Times, Sunday Times Many of their descendents rose to positions of prominence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Numerous large commercial concerns with famous names have dropped from public prominence during the company's 99 years of trading. Times, Sunday Times Narcissists have such drive to prove a point about themselves that they often acquire positions of real power or public prominence. Times, Sunday Times No other contenders have yet put themselves forward, but his public prominence could help him win the party's nomination. Times, Sunday Times Now their works are given proper public prominence. Times, Sunday Times They include 366 'of public prominence'. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 著名 Japanese: 著名 |
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