eminence
UK/'eminәns/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
The state of being famous and highly respected; great distinction.
显赫，杰出，崇高声望
n.
(Eminence) a title of honor for a Roman Catholic cardinal.
（Eminence）阁下（对罗马天主教红衣主教的尊称）
n.
A piece of rising or high ground.
高地，高处
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede-out of, former
+
-encestate, quality
=eminence
The noun of eminent: e- (up) + min (jut out) + -ence (state of) = the state of rising high above others. Hence 'an eminence' is a towering reputation, and 'Your Eminence' addresses a cardinal who stands high above ordinary clergy. The literal 'high ground' sense keeps the original image.
Root min still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.rise to eminence跻身显赫
- 2.achieve eminence成就声望
- 3.Your Eminence阁下（尊称）
- 4.grey eminence幕后掌权者
Example Sentences
- 1.
He achieved eminence as a surgeon early in his career.
- 2.
The cardinal was addressed as 'Your Eminence' throughout the ceremony.
- 3.
A grey eminence is someone who wields power behind the scenes.