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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-derived
proforward, for, before
+
minexcavate, dig, extract minerals
+
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.

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