towering
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)
If you describe something such as a mountain or cliff as towering, you mean that it is very tall and therefore impressive.
...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
If you describe someone or something as towering, you are emphasizing that they are impressive because of their importance, skill, or intensity.
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。
I saw her in a towering rage only once.
我只有一次见过她大发雷霆。
1. of imposing height; especially standing out above others;
We looked up at the rocky peaks towering above us.
我们抬头观望高高耸立的遍布岩石的山峰.
They are traitors who have committed towering crimes and deserve more than death.
他们是罪大恶极,死有余辜的叛徒.
And on the basketball court, the towering rookie has shown he still has room to grow.
而在球场上, 这位高大的新手显示他还有成长的空间.
In the distance loomed a towering mountain.
在远处一座巍峨的高山隐约可见.
The water wave is how surging, high mountain island towering aloft is in in the water.
水波多么汹涌澎湃, 山岛高高的耸立在水中.