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eminent ['emɪnənt] 　adj. 著名的；卓越的

imminent ['ɪmɪnənt] 　adj. 逼近的；即将发生的

1) 首先：读音易混

The trouble begins with their pronunciation:

imminent begins with im-, like immigrate and imitate.

Eminent begins with em-, like emigrate and emulate.

Be sure to clearly say imminent and eminent.

2）意思相差甚远。

Imminent means about to happen, impending; an imminent event is about to happen; it’s threatening to occur.

Eminent implies loftiness, superiority, or distinction. An eminent person is renowned, distinguished, superior to others; eminent deeds rise above average deeds, and therefore are remarkable, noteworthy; the right of eminent domain refers to the superior right of government to take over private property for public use.

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dilemma COMMODIOUS ODIOUS IMPALPABLE Incessant and continuous

Digress and Ingress immigrate or emigrate ？

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