eminent

形容词 eminent:

1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
   同义词：distinguished
2. standing above others in quality or position
   同义词：high
3. having achieved eminence
4. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
   同义词：lofty, soaring, towering

1. He is eminent among scientists.
   他在科学家中是闻名的。
2. He is an eminent citizen of China.
   他是一个杰出的中国公民。
3. Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent.
   卓越的，杰出的以卓越或杰出为特点的; 卓著的
4. The most eminent doctors treated the king in his illness.
   医术最精湛的医生们在国王生病时诊治他。

em.i.nent

adj.（形容词）
Towering or standing out above others; prominent:
高耸的，巍峨的：高出的或显眼的；突出的：
例句：
an eminent peak.
巍峨的山峰

Of high rank, station, or quality; noteworthy:
显赫的：具有很高的头衔、地位或质量的；引人注目的：
例句：
eminent members of the community.
这个社区的引人注目的成员们

Outstanding, as in character or performance; distinguished:
杰出的：例如在戏剧或表演中杰出的；醒目的：
例句：
an eminent historian.See Synonyms at noted
杰出的历史学家参见 noted

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Latin ôminôns ôminent- [present participle of] ôminôre [to stand out]
源自 拉丁语 ôminôns ôminent- [] ôminôre的现在分词 [站出来]
ô-, ex- [ex-]
ô-, ex- [前缀，表.从前的.]
-minôre [to jut out] * see men- 2
-minôre [伸出] *参见 men- 2

【引伸】
em.inently
adv.（副词）