eminence
UK/'eminәns/US
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释义
n.
The state of being famous and highly respected; great distinction.
显赫，杰出，崇高声望
n.
(Eminence) a title of honor for a Roman Catholic cardinal.
（Eminence）阁下（对罗马天主教红衣主教的尊称）
n.
A piece of rising or high ground.
高地，高处
词根拆分
词根派生eminent 的名词：e-（向上）+ min（突出）+ -ence（……的状态）= 高高凌驾他人之上的状态。于是 an eminence 指崇高声望，Your Eminence 尊称地位高于普通神职的红衣主教。字面的「高地」义保留了原始意象。
词根 min 还连着 10 个词常用搭配
- 1.rise to eminence跻身显赫
- 2.achieve eminence成就声望
- 3.Your Eminence阁下（尊称）
- 4.grey eminence幕后掌权者
例句
- 1.
He achieved eminence as a surgeon early in his career.
他在职业生涯早期就作为外科医生声名显赫。
- 2.
The cardinal was addressed as 'Your Eminence' throughout the ceremony.
整场仪式中红衣主教都被尊称为「阁下」。
- 3.
A grey eminence is someone who wields power behind the scenes.
grey eminence（灰衣主教）指在幕后操纵权力的人。