salient
🇬🇧 UK/'seiliәnt/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Most noticeable or important; standing out prominently.
显著的,突出的,最重要的
n.
An outwardly projecting part of a military fortification or defensive line.
(军事防线的)突出部,凸角
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsaliroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=salient
Common Collocations
- 1.salient features显著特征
- 2.salient points要点
- 3.salient fact关键事实
- 4.most salient最突出的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The report highlighted the most salient issues facing the healthcare system.
- 2.
Her salient feature is an ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.
- 3.
Please summarize the salient points of the meeting for those who were absent.