prominent
adjective uk/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/ us/ˈprɑː.mə.nənt/
(FAMOUS)
C1 著名的;重要的
very well known and important
a prominent Democrat 民主党的重要人物
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family 沙特阿拉伯王室的重要成员
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights. 政府应该在促进人权方面发挥更重要的作用。
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- The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.
- It's worrying that such a prominent politician is so easily led.
- She is likely to play a prominent part in the forthcoming election campaign.
- Lady Thatcher remains a prominent political figure.
- His photo stood in a prominent place on her desk.
(NOTICEABLE)
凸出的
sticking out from a surface
She has a prominent chin/nose. 她的下巴翘得厉害／鼻子很高。
C2 突出的，显眼的
Something that is in a prominent position can easily be seen.
New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store. 新书陈列在商店前面桌子上的一个显眼位置。