eminent
英 ['emɪnənt]
美['ɛmɪnənt]
英英释意
- 1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation;
- "our distinguished professor"
- "an eminent scholar"
- "a great statesman"
- 2. standing above others in quality or position;
- "people in high places"
- "the high priest"
- "eminent members of the community"
- 3. having achieved eminence;
- "an eminent physician"
- 4. of imposing height; especially standing out above others;
- "an eminent peak"
- "lofty mountains"
- "the soaring spires of the cathedral"
- "towering iceburgs"