Many notables came to the President's reception.许多名人出席了总统招待会。

［同义词］ adj.  noteworthy, remarkable n.  celebrity, star
［反义词］ adj.  ordinary, usual
［词源］＜拉丁语notabilis(值得注意的)

用作定语
▲～+n.
This is a notable event.这是一件著名的事件。
He is a notable lawyer.他是个著名的律师。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
His achievement is very notable.他的成就是非常显著的。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
The area is notable for its pleasant climate.这地区以其宜人的气候著称。