Word
preeminence
/priːˈeminəns/
noun
卓越；杰出；优势
The state or quality of being preeminent; superiority or dominance.
- 1.
The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.
卓越,杰出；主导或优势地位
- 2.
High importance; superiority.
高度重要；优越
卓越,杰出；主导或优势地位；高度重要；优越；杰出；卓越；超群
In use
Her preeminence in the field of genetics earned her a Nobel Prize.
The company achieved preeminence through innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Despite his preeminence as a painter, he remained humble and approachable.
preeminence in sth
表示在某领域杰出，后接名词或动名词。
She has achieved preeminence in the field of molecular biology.
她在分子生物学领域取得了卓越地位。
preeminence of sb/sth
表示某人或某物的卓越，后接名词。
The preeminence of Shakespeare in English literature is undisputed.
莎士比亚在英国文学中的卓越地位无可争辩。
gain/attain/achieve preeminence
常用动词搭配，表示获得卓越地位。
Connections
Confusing words
- prominence
- 突出，显著 · preeminence 指最高级别的卓越，强调超越一切；prominence 仅指显眼突出，不一定是最优秀。
- eminence
- 显赫，卓越 · preeminence 侧重于顶尖的优越性；eminence 指地位或声望的显赫，不一定表示绝对第一。
Word family
- preeminent
- 卓越的；杰出的；出类拔萃的 · adjective
- preeminently
- 特别；极其；卓越地 · adverb
Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数名词，不用冠词a，无复数形式。
Learn the forms together
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