prominence
🇬🇧 UK/'prɒminәns/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The state of being well known or important; something that sticks out or is conspicuous.
显著;重要性;突出物
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedproforward, for, before
+
ento put into, to cause
+
cesuffix
=prominence
Common 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.
She rose to prominence after her debut novel became a bestseller.
- 2.
The issue of climate change has gained increasing prominence in global politics.
- 3.
The rocky prominence overlooking the valley made a perfect lookout point.