prominence

• 名词，表示重要、著名或显眼的状况；也可指突出于周围环境的部分。

A noun referring to the state of being important, well-known, or easily noticeable; it can also describe something that projects outward from its surroundings.

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1. State of being well-knownB2formal

   The condition of being widely recognized, famous, or important in a particular field.

   知名度

   • The young actress rose to prominence after her award-winning performance.
   • His research gained prominence in the scientific community.
   • The politician achieved national prominence through his speeches.

   同义词celebritydistinctioneminencefamenotabilityprestigerecognitionrenownreputestature

   反义词anonymityobscurity

2. Relative importanceB2formal

   The degree to which something is considered important or significant compared to others.

   重要性

   • The issue of climate change has gained prominence in recent years.
   • In this report, the financial data is given prominence over other details.
   • The prominence of social media in modern life cannot be ignored.

   同义词consequencedistinctionimportancenotepreeminencesignificancestandingweight

   反义词insignificanceobscurenessobscurityunimportance

3. Projecting partC1formal

   A part that sticks out or bulges from a surface or surrounding area.

   凸出部分

   • The mountain's prominence made it visible from miles away.
   • Geologists studied the rocky prominence on the cliff face.
   • The tumor appeared as a small prominence on the scan.

   同义词bulgebumpeminenceoutcropprojectionprotrusionprotuberanceswelling

   反义词dentdepressionhollowindentationrecess