英汉词典

1. 重要的；杰出的；著名的
    Someone who is prominent is important.

    e.g. ...a prominent member of the Law Society.
           法律协会的重要成员
    e.g. ...the children of very prominent or successful parents.
           杰出或成功人士的孩子

2. 显著的；突出的；鲜艳的；引人注目的
    Something that is prominent is very noticeable or is an important part of something else.

    e.g. Here the window plays a prominent part in the design.
           这里窗户在设计中起着非常重要的作用。
    e.g. ...Romania's most prominent independent newspaper.
           罗马尼亚最著名的独立报纸