a.

1. （地位、学识等方面）出众的，卓越的；著名的[（+for）]
   Churchil was one of the world's most eminent statesmen.

   邱吉尔是世界上最卓越的政治家之一。

2. 高耸的；凸出的
3. 明显的
   The judge was a man of eminent fairness.

   这位法官是非常公正的人。

adj.

1. respected and distinguished within a particular sphere.
2. notable; outstanding:
   his eminent suitability for scientific work.