This is the 763rd most frequent Chinese word.
明显
Obvious; clear; evident.
Here, '明显' functions as an adjective, describing the noun '进步' (improvement) as being obvious and noticeable.
他的进步非常明显。
His improvement is very obvious.
In this context, '明显' acts as an adverb modifying the verb phrase, indicating that it is clear or apparent to the observer.
他明显对这个话题没有兴趣。
It is evident that he has no interest in this topic.
In this sentence, '明显' serves as an adjective to describe the noun '结果' (result) as clear and evident.