salient

• 形容某事物最显著、最重要或最突出。

Describes something that is most noticeable, important, or prominent.

1. Most noticeable or importantB2formal

   Standing out conspicuously; most prominent or significant.

   最显著或最重要的

   • The salient points of the argument were clearly presented.
   • One salient feature of the landscape is the mountain range.
   • The report highlighted the salient issues affecting the economy.

   同义词conspicuousdistinctivenotablenoticeableobviousoutstandingprominentpronouncedremarkablestriking

   反义词inconspicuousinsignificantminorobscureunimportantunnoticeable

2. Projecting outwardC1formal

   Jutting out or protruding, especially in a geometric or physical sense.

   突出的

   • The salient angle of the fortress was heavily fortified.
   • The rock formation had a salient edge that overlooked the valley.
   • Architects designed a salient balcony on the building's facade.

   同义词bulgingjuttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   反义词concaverecessedsunken

• 名词，指某事物中突出或显著的要点、特征或部分，常用于论点、讨论或地形的语境中。

A noun referring to a prominent or noticeable feature, point, or part of something, often used in the context of arguments, discussions, or landscapes.

1. Prominent featureC1formal

   A notable or prominent part or aspect of something.

   显著特征

   • The salient of the argument was its logical consistency.
   • One salient of the landscape is the towering mountain peak.
   • The report highlighted the salients of the new policy.

   同义词distinctive featurefeaturehighlightparticularprominence