mid-14c., from Old French notable "well-known, notable, remarkable" (13c.) and directly from Latin notabilis "noteworthy, extraordinary," from notare "to note" (see note (v.)). The noun meaning "a person of distinction" is first recorded 1815. Related: Notably; notableness.
实用例句
1. She became quite a notable director in the thirties and forties.
她在三四十年代成了一位名导演。来自柯林斯例句
2. Several notable researchers are studying the effects of hyperventilation.
几位著名的研究人员正在研究通气过度的后果。来自柯林斯例句
3. Tuesday's notable gainer was Sony, which reached a high of 9,070 yen.
星期二的大赢家为索尼公司，其股票上涨至9,070日元的高点。来自柯林斯例句
4. There were notable jousts with the Secretary of Commerce.
和商业部长之间明显存在竞争。来自柯林斯例句
5. The drawing room is particularly notable for its splendid oak panelling.
