区别辨析outstanding、noticeable、remarkable、conspicuous与striking

outstanding、noticeable、remarkable、conspicuous与striking这些形容词均有“显著的,引人注意的”之意。

outstanding : 通常指与同行或同类的人相比显得优秀或杰出,或具有他人或别的事物所没有的特征。

  • an outstanding player/achievement/success
    杰出的运动员 / 成绩 / 成就
  • an area of outstanding natural beauty
    自然风景极美的地区

noticeable : 指所描绘的事物引人注意。

  • a noticeable improvement
    显而易见的改进
  • This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients.
    这种作用在年轻一些的病人身上尤为明显。
  • It was noticeable that none of the family were present.
    很明显这一家没有人在场。

remarkable : 通常指因有与众不同的特点或优越性而引起人们注意或称道。

  • a remarkable achievement/career/talent
    非凡的成就 / 事业 / 才能
  • She was a truly remarkable woman.
    她是一位真正非同凡响的女人。
  • The area is remarkable for its scenery.
    这一地区以其优美的景色而引人瞩目。

conspicuous : 通常指因成绩卓著,而引人注意,或指因外观奇特、花哨或言行举止不合常规而令人注意。

  • Mary's red hair always made her conspicuous at school.
    玛丽的红头发在学校里总是很惹眼。
  • I felt very conspicuous in my new car.
    坐在我的新车里,我感到十分惹人注目。
  • The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place.
    广告都贴在了显眼的地方。

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striking : 侧重能给观察者产生强烈而深刻印象。

  • a striking feature
    显著的特征
  • She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister.
    她酷似她姐姐。
  • In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming.
    姑娘们既聪明伶俐,又妩媚动人,跟她们的兄弟形成鲜明的对照。