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emergence

UK/ɪ'mɜːdʒ(ə)ns/US/i'mә:dʒәns/
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Definitions

n.

The process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

出现,浮现;兴起,崛起

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
e-out of, former
+
mergsink, plunge, dip
+
-encestate, quality
=emergence

The noun of emerge: e- (out of) + merg (rise) + -ence (state) = the act of coming up into view or existence. Used for the appearance of something new — the emergence of a movement, a technology, a leader.

Root merg still carries 25 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.the emergence of…的出现
  • 2.rapid emergence迅速崛起
  • 3.emergence as a leader崛起为领袖

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We are witnessing the emergence of a new political movement.

  • 2.

    The emergence of smartphones changed how people communicate.

  • 3.

    Her emergence as a leader surprised everyone.

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