"towering" in Chinese (Simplified)
高耸的卓越的
Definition
极高的或比周围物体高很多;也可以指人或事物非常出色、卓越。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于描述建筑、山崖等实物高度,也可比喻某人或事物非常杰出(如“towering figure”指地位很高的人)。语气较正式,不是俚语。不要和“塔”或“毛巾”混淆。
Examples
The towering mountain was covered with snow.
那座**高耸的**山被雪覆盖着。
A towering tree stood in the middle of the park.
公园中央有一棵**高耸的**大树。
The city is full of towering skyscrapers.
这座城市到处都是**高耸的**摩天大楼。
He is a towering figure in the world of science.
他是科学界的**卓越**人物。
Dark towering clouds signaled that a storm was coming.
黑色的**高耸**乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
The orchestra’s towering performance left the audience speechless.
乐团的**卓越**表现让观众目瞪口呆。