【英国问答】Eminent还是prominent(2/2)
Please, I could not understand the difference between eminent and prominent…
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Javedhttp://t1.g.hjfile.cn/listen/201212/201212111131201138252.mp3Now, it's possible to be a prominent person without being eminent, since eminence depends on respect which is earned through skill, education, public recognition. For example, a pop star might be prominent but they probably wouldn't be described as eminent.
And prominent has a couple of other meanings as well. It can mean "easy to see or notice". For example, we could say.
His arm was badly cut in the accident and he has been left with a prominent scar.
And a further meaning of prominent is "sticking out", for example.
The builders did a really bad job. The floor was very uneven and there was a prominent bump in one of the walls.
So, let’s summarise. Prominent means well-known, noticeable and important. Eminent means highly qualified, successful and respected.
Right, I hope that answers your question, Javed, and I hope that you become both prominent and eminent one day.
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