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

ETYMOLOGYprominent

Origin: 1400-1500 Latin, present participle of prominere to stick out

COLLOCATIONS► prominent figure

a prominent figure in the administration

► play a prominent role

The federal government should play a prominent role (=be very involved) in fighting crime.

► prominent place/position

The story was given a prominent place on the front page.

THESAURUSknown about or recognized by a lot of people► famous

known about or recognized by a lot of people: Cary Grant was a famous movie star in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s.

► well-known

fairly famous and known about by a lot of people: She has been seen around Hollywood with a well-known actor.

► legendary

very famous and admired by many people for a long time: We were lucky to get to see the legendary blues guitarist, B.B. King.

► infamous/notorious

famous for doing something bad: The bank was robbed by the infamous criminal, Jesse James.

► celebrated

famous and often impressive or important: The celebrated South African leader, Nelson Mandela, will speak at the event.

► renowned/noted/famed

famous, especially for a particular quality, achievement, or activity. Used about people or places: Her father is the renowned author of several novels. The area is noted for its wildlife.

► distinguished/eminent

well-known, especially for serious work in science, the arts, etc.: Our special guest will be the distinguished Professor Randall Marks from the School of Fine Arts.

► prominent

well-known and important within a particular group: Her father was a doctor and a prominent member of the community.

单词	prominent
释义	prominentprominent /ˈprɑmənənt/ ●●○ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYprominent Origin: 1400-1500 Latin, present participle of prominere to stick out Collocations COLLOCATIONS► prominent figure a prominent figure in the administration ► play a prominent role The federal government should play a prominent role (=be very involved) in fighting crime. ► prominent place/position The story was given a prominent place on the front page. Thesaurus THESAURUSknown about or recognized by a lot of people► famous known about or recognized by a lot of people: Cary Grant was a famous movie star in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. ► well-known fairly famous and known about by a lot of people: She has been seen around Hollywood with a well-known actor. ► legendary very famous and admired by many people for a long time: We were lucky to get to see the legendary blues guitarist, B.B. King. ► infamous/notorious famous for doing something bad: The bank was robbed by the infamous criminal, Jesse James. ► celebrated famous and often impressive or important: The celebrated South African leader, Nelson Mandela, will speak at the event. ► renowned/noted/famed famous, especially for a particular quality, achievement, or activity. Used about people or places: Her father is the renowned author of several novels. The area is noted for its wildlife. ► distinguished/eminent well-known, especially for serious work in science, the arts, etc.: Our special guest will be the distinguished Professor Randall Marks from the School of Fine Arts. ► prominent well-known and important within a particular group: Her father was a doctor and a prominent member of the community. 1[countable] well known and important: a prominent business leader a prominent figure in the administration The federal government should play a prominent role (=be very involved) in fighting crime.► see thesaurus at famous2important and getting or deserving a lot of attention: a prominent political issue3something that is prominent is large and sticks out: a prominent nose4easy to see: prominent place/position The story was given a prominent place on the front page. a prominent display of her new book [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin, present participle of prominere to stick out]
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