eminent和prominent有何区别?

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eminence (RESPECT)
noun [U]
the state of being famous, respected or important:
his eminence as a film director

eminent
adjective
famous, respected or important:
an eminent historian

prominent
adjective
1 very well known and important:
a prominent Democrat
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.

2 sticking out from a surface:
She has a rather prominent chin/nose.

3 describes something that is in a position in which it is easily seen:
New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop.

prominently
adverb
A photograph of her daughter was prominently displayed (= in a position where it could be seen) on her desk.

prominence
noun [U]
Most of the papers give prominence to (= put in a noticeable position) the