+ Search by Radical
Search for
PETS rank
Listen
Print Font Size
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
Collins English-English Dictionary
- eminence ['εmɪnəns]
-
-
1.
n
a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame
-
2.
n
Also eminency
-
3.
n
a high or raised piece of ground
-
4.
n
[anatomy]
a projection of an organ or part
-
5.
n
[Etymology]
C17: from French, from Latin
e minentia a standing out; seeeminent
-
1.
n
a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame
Examples
- 小人有眼不识泰山! 一时冒渎兄长，望乞恕罪!
- I failed to recognize your eminence and I hope that you will forgive me for that blunder. → 有眼不识泰山
Would you like to know more about this word? Simply click the button on the right to ask real people.
You can also check your questions and answers at ‘ My nciku > Posts ’.
