towering
[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);
例句:
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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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Grove has his eyes fixed on the towering rig.
来自VOA
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The burly brute swaggered forward, towering over me, and shouted.
五大三粗的恶汉趾高气扬地走过来,居高临下地对我咆哮着。
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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。
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Towering behind her is a hooded, faceless figure.
来自WSJ
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Don't let towering celebrity leylandii overshadow better foliage.
来自THETIMES