towering

• 形容极其高大、高耸，常用于强调令人仰视的高度或压倒性的气势。也可引申为卓越、杰出或极度强烈。

Describes something that is extremely tall or high, often used to emphasize impressive height or dominance.

1. Very tallB1formal

   Extremely high or tall, often in a way that is impressive or intimidating.

   高耸的

   • The towering skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.
   • He stood next to a towering oak tree.
   • The mountain's towering peak was covered in snow.

   同义词colossalelevatedgiganticimposingloftymonumentalprodigioussky-highsoaring

   反义词dwarfishlowshortsmallstunted

2. Outstanding or exceptionalB2formal

   Used to describe something that is extremely impressive, powerful, or important.

   卓越的

   • She gave a towering performance in the play.
   • His towering intellect made him a respected scholar.
   • The novel is a towering achievement in modern literature.

   同义词exceptionalextraordinaryincomparablemagnificentoutstandingparamountpreeminentremarkablestellarsupreme

   反义词inferiorinsignificantminorordinaryunimportant

3. Intense or extremeB2formal

   Used to describe emotions or qualities that are very strong or overwhelming.

   汹涌的

   • He felt a towering rage at the injustice.
   • Her towering ambition drove her to succeed.
   • The crowd's towering enthusiasm was infectious.

   同义词blazingconsumingextremefierceintenseoverpoweringoverwhelmingpassionateragingvehement

• 动词，表示高耸、矗立或高出、凌驾于某物之上，常用于字面或比喻意义。

A verb used to indicate rising or standing high above something, often in a literal or figurative sense.

1. Rise high aboveB2formal

   To stand or rise very high above something or someone, often in a dominant or imposing way.

   高耸

   • The skyscraper towers over the rest of the city.
   • He towers above his classmates in height.
   • The mountain towers majestically over the valley.

   同义词dominateloomoverlookovershadowovertoprisesoarsurmount

   反义词descenddroplowerplummetsink

2. Excel or surpassC1formal

   To be much better or more important than others in a particular field or quality.

   超越

   • She towers above her peers in academic achievement.
   • His talent towers over that of his competitors.
   • The author towers among contemporary writers.

   同义词dominateeclipseexceloutclassoutshineoutstripovershadowsurpasstranscend