英 [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] 美 [ˈtaʊərɪŋ]
adj. 高耸的；卓越的；激烈的
v. 高翔（tower 的 ing 形式）[1]
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
towering /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
1.ADJ If you describe something such as a mountain or cliff as towering, you mean that it is very tall and therefore impressive. 高耸的 [文学性] [ADJ n]
2.ADJ If you describe someone or something as towering, you are emphasizing that they are impressive because of their importance, skill, or intensity. 杰出的 [文学性] [ADJ n][1]
The Towering Inferno 冲天大火灾 ; 火烧摩天楼 ; 摩天大楼失火记 ; 火烧挨天楼
Towering rage 怒气冲天 ; 怒火冲天 ; 大怒
towering cumulus [气象] 塔状积云
Towering Inferno 火烧摩天楼 ; 地狱烈火
towering and steep mountains 崇山峻岭
towering and magnificent 宏伟挺拔
Towering Oceans 海上巨塔[1]
1、The canyon is hemmed in by towering walls of rock. 峡谷四周环绕着高耸的岩壁。
2、Seen from afar, its towering buildings beckon the visitor in. 远远望去，它的高耸建筑就像在召唤游客。