音标:['tauәriŋ] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 高耸的, 激烈的
v appear very large or occupy a commanding position
s of imposing height; especially standing out above others

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towering的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. They built a TV tower on the towering hill.他们在高耸的山顶建起了一座电视塔。
  2. The living room is bedimmed by the towering trees outside.室外高耸的树木,于客厅显得昏暗。

词汇搭配

  • tower塔
  • towering kiln塔式炉,塔式熏烟炉...
  • in a towering passion怒气冲天
  • in a towering rage怒气冲天

经典引文

  • That world of endless moors and towering hills.

    出自:R. Pilcher
  • A towering grim man in overalls.

    出自:R. Banks
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