
prominence
词源
源自拉丁语 'prominentia',由 'pro-'(向前)和 'minere'(突出)组成,字面意思为'向前突出'。15世纪通过法语进入英语。
noun
❶ 指某人或某事物在某个领域或社会中的重要性、突出性或知名度。常用于描述引人注目或备受关注的状态。
“The actor rose to prominence after starring in the blockbuster movie.”
(这位演员在主演了那部大片后声名鹊起。)
“The issue gained prominence during the election campaign.”
(这个问题在竞选期间变得备受关注。)
❶ 指物体在视觉上的突出或显著部分,如地理特征中的高地或突起。
“The rocky prominence provided a perfect viewpoint over the valley.”
(那块突出的岩石是俯瞰山谷的绝佳观景点。)
“Solar prominences are spectacular arcs of gas extending from the sun's surface.”
(日珥是从太阳表面延伸出来的壮观气体弧。)
常见短语
rise to prominence — 指某人或某事物逐渐变得重要或知名,通常描述从默默无闻到获得认可的过程。
“The young scientist rose to prominence with her groundbreaking discovery.”
(这位年轻科学家凭借突破性发现而声名鹊起。)
give prominence to — 强调或突出某事物,使其获得更多关注或重视。
“The exhibition gives prominence to local artists.”
(这次展览特别突出了本地艺术家的作品。)