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Towering Adj Describe 英[ˈtaʊərɪŋ 美[ˈtaʊərɪŋ Adj.耸立的;高大的,杰出的;强烈的;极度的;V.远远高于,远远超过 Tower的现在分词);(在能力、品德、名声等方面)胜过,远远超过(其他人 高耸的;参天的;屹立的

单词 towering
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英[ˈtaʊərɪŋ] 美[ˈtaʊərɪŋ]
解释
adj.耸立的;高大的,杰出的;强烈的;极度的;v.远远高于,远远超过( tower的现在分词);(在能力、品德、名声等方面)胜过,远远超过(其他人);
例句

ADJ
高耸的;参天的;屹立的
If you describe something such as a mountain or cliff as towering, you mean that it is very tall and therefore impressive.
例:...towering cliffs of black granite which rise straight out of the sea.从海里突兀而起的参天的黑色花岗岩峭壁

ADJ
杰出的;卓越的;强烈的
If you describe someone or something as towering, you are emphasizing that they are impressive because of their importance, skill, or intensity.
例:He remains a towering figure in modern British politics...他在现代英国政坛上一直是位杰出的人物。
例:I saw her in a towering rage only once.我只有一次见过她大发雷霆。
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