tower
English → Chinese
noun//ˈtaʊər//
(noun) 塔:高耸的建筑或结构,通常比宽度高得多,用于观测或支撑
The air traffic control tower monitors every plane taking off and landing.
(Chinese) 空中交通管制塔监视着每一架飞机的起飞和降落。
The medieval castle features a stone watchtower that overlooks the valley.
(Chinese) 这座中世纪城堡拥有一座可以俯瞰山谷的石造瞭望塔。
verb//ˈtaʊər//
(verb) 高耸:在高度上远远超过周围的人或事物
The giant redwood trees tower over the surrounding smaller pines.
(Chinese) 巨大的红杉树高耸在周围较小的松树之上。
He towers over his classmates, standing nearly seven feet tall.
(Chinese) 他身高接近七英尺,比班里的同学高出一大截。
Entry ID: en:zh:tower · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary