prominence

/ˈprɒmɪnəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈprɑːmɪnəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈprä-mə-nən(t)s ˈpräm-nən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

prominence — noun

1. the condition of being widely recognized, influential, or attracting public atte

1.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of being widely recognized, influential, or attracting public attention for your achievements or qualities

例句

Trang rose to prominence in the art world after her first solo exhibition in Tokyo.

rise to prominence — collocation for becoming famous/important

The issue of air pollution gained prominence after the mayor's public health warning.

gain prominence — collocation for increasing in importance or visibility

同義詞
  • fame

    Focuses on being well known by many people, often through media; slightly less formal than prominence.

  • importance

    Focuses on having great significance or value rather than being widely noticed.

  • eminence

    More formal; suggests high rank or achievement in a specific field, like science or the arts.

  • distinction

    Emphasizes excellence or special quality that sets someone apart, often with an award or honor.

反義詞
  • obscurity

    The state of being unknown or unnoticed — opposite of being famous or widely recognized.

  • insignificance

    The state of having little importance or influence — opposite of being important or influential.

文法句型

prominence as [noun phrase]

rise to prominence

gain prominence

earn prominence

用法筆記

Often used with verbs like rise to, gain, achieve, or come to to describe someone or something becoming well known. The adjective form is prominent.

常見錯誤

❌She gained prominence as a teacher and prominent.
✅She gained prominence as a teacher and became prominent.
💡Prominence is a noun; prominent is the adjective form.
❌The building has great prominence on the hill.' (meaning visibility)
✅The building stands in a prominent position on the hill.
💡The physical, jutting-out sense of prominence is rare in everyday English; use prominent (adjective) instead.