单词 | prominent |
释义 | prominent —prominent /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/ aep /ˈprɑː.mə-/ adjective (FAMOUS) ► C1 very well known and important: » a prominent Democrat» a prominent member of the Saudi royal family» The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.Thesaurus+: ↑Fame and famousThesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentprominently /-li/ adverb► F0» A photograph of her daughter was prominently displayed (= in a position where it could be seen) on her desk.Thesaurus+: ↑Visible , ↑Apparent and obvious • • • Extra Examples:» The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.» It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led.» She is likely to play a prominent part in the forthcoming election campaign.» Lady Thatcher remains a prominent political figure.» His photo stood in a prominent place on her desk.adjective (NOTICEABLE) F0 sticking out from a surface: » She has a rather prominent chin/nose.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing angles, lines and orientationsC2 describes something that is in a position in which it is easily seen: » New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop.Thesaurus+: ↑Visible , ↑Apparent and obviousprominently /-li/ adverb► F0» A photograph of her daughter was prominently displayed (= in a position where it could be seen) on her desk.Thesaurus+: ↑Visible , ↑Apparent and obvious |
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