a.

1. 突起的；凸出的
   Sully has a prominent nose.

   萨利有一个凸出的高鼻子。

2. 突出的；显著的；显眼的
   A single tree in a field is prominent.

   田野里孤零零的一棵树是很显眼的。

3. 卓越的；重要的；著名的
   Lizzy had a prominent part in the play.

   丽齐在这个戏里扮演一个重要角色。

   She had access to some very prominent people.

   她能接近一些名人。

adj.

1. important or famous.
2. projecting; protuberant.
3. particularly noticeable.

n.