notable

Definitions

not (mark) + -able (worthy of) = 'worth marking / worth noticing.' Something notable stands out enough to deserve a mark. As a noun, a notable is a person 'marked out' from the crowd — a distinguished figure. Contrast its negative twin, notorious.

Common Collocations

• 1.notable exception明显的例外
• 2.notable achievement显著的成就
• 3.notable difference显著的差异
• 4.notable example典型的例子

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The museum has several notable paintings by Monet.

• 2.

  With a few notable exceptions, the plan worked well.

• 3.

  Local notables gathered for the opening ceremony.