salient

该理论的显著特征使其有别于其他竞争理论。

The ___salient features of the theory distinguish it from its rivals.

报告中最重要的部分是数据分析。

The ___salient part of the report was the data analysis.

突出的石阶为登山者提供了天然的落脚点。

The ___salient stone steps provided natural footholds for the climbers.