prominence
UK/'prɒminәns/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The state of being important, famous, or noticeable.
显著，重要，知名
n.
Something that sticks out or projects, such as a raised part of the land or a solar prominence.
突起，凸出物（如隆起的地形或太阳上的日珥）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro-forward, for, before
+
-enceto put into, to cause
=prominence
The noun of prominent: pro- (forward) + min (jut out) + -ence (state of) = the state of standing out, or a thing that sticks out. Often used in 'rise to prominence' — to climb into a position where you stand out from the crowd.
Root min still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.rise to prominence崭露头角，声名鹊起
- 2.gain prominence获得关注，引起重视
- 3.national prominence全国知名度
- 4.place of prominence显要位置
Example Sentences
- 1.
The young writer rose to prominence almost overnight.
- 2.
The issue has gained new prominence in recent debates.
- 3.
A rocky prominence overlooked the entire valley.