我总是把 eminent 和 imminent 这两词弄混。
要想记住 eminent[ˈemɪnənt](著名的,杰出的)的含义,首先记住它的名词 eminence(著名地位、显赫地位),然后再记住一些常用搭配:an eminent lawyer(著名律师),an eminent surgeon(著名外科医生):
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Churchill was one of the world's most eminent statesmen. (FWF) 丘吉尔是世界最著名的政治家之一。
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The most eminent doctors treated the king in his illness. (LDCE) 最著名的医生给国王治病。
imminent[ˈiminənt]的含义是:“即将来临的”“迫在眉睫的”(about to happen, threatening):
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War seems imminent. (ELD) 战争似乎迫在眉睫。
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Because of recent heavy rains, a flood is imminent. 由于近来的大雨,一场大洪水即将来临。
请做下面的英语试题:
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Duke Ellington achieved eminence in the late 1920's. A. fame B. leadership C. experience D. wealth
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A darkened sky in the daytime is usually an indication that a storm is imminent. A. about to take place B. close by C. expected to be severe D. possible coming