eminent
意味: Famous and respected within a particular field; standing out above others in quality or achievement.
Eminent describes someone who has risen to the top of their profession through sustained achievement. 'An eminent historian,' 'an eminent scientist,' and 'an eminent barrister' are standard collocations. The word implies expertise and authority earned over time. 'Eminence' (the noun) is a title used for cardinals in the Catholic Church. 'Eminent domain' is the legal power to compulsorily purchase private property for public use. Not to be confused with 'imminent' (about to happen) or 'immanent' (inherent).
例文
- The panel included several eminent scientists from leading research institutions across Europe. 专家组包括来自欧洲各主要研究机构的几位杰出科学家。El panel incluía a varios científicos eminentes de las principales instituciones de investigación de toda Europa.そのパネルには、ヨーロッパ各地の主要な研究機関から招かれた著名な科学者数名が含まれていた。그 패널에는 유럽 전역의 주요 연구 기관에서 온 저명한 과학자 여러 명이 포함되어 있었다.
- She consulted an eminent barrister who specialised in constitutional law. 她咨询了一位专门研究宪法的著名大律师。Consultó a un eminente abogado especializado en derecho constitucional.彼女は憲法を専門とする著名な法廷弁護士に相談した。그녀는 헌법을 전문으로 하는 저명한 법정 변호사에게 자문을 구했다.
- The biography provides a fascinating portrait of one of the most eminent historians of the twentieth century. 这本传记描绘了二十世纪最杰出的历史学家之一的精彩肖像。La biografía ofrece un retrato fascinante de uno de los historiadores más eminentes del siglo XX.その伝記は、20世紀で最も著名な歴史家の一人の魅力的な肖像を描いている。그 전기는 20세기 가장 저명한 역사학자 중 한 명의 매력적인 초상을 그려내고 있다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, media, professional
トーン: positive
起源と歴史
From Latin eminentem (standing out, projecting), present participle of eminere (to stand out, project), from e- (out) + minere (to project). The metaphor is of someone who 'stands out' above their peers.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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