a.

1. （地位，學識等方面）出眾的，卓越的；著名的[（+for）]
   Churchill was one of the world's most eminent statesmen.

   邱吉爾是世界上最卓越的政治家之一。

2. 高聳的；凸出的
3. 明顯的
   The judge was a man of eminent fairness.

   這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.