时间: 2025-04-26 13:23:47
美: ['taʊərɪŋ]
英: ['taʊərɪŋ]
adj. 高耸的;卓越的;激烈的
v. 高翔(tower的ing形式)
最后更新时间:2025-04-26 13:23:47
词源分析:
“Towering” 来自于名词“tower”(塔)加上形容词后缀“-ing”。“Tower”源于古法语“tor”,其根源可以追溯到拉丁语“turris”,表示高耸的结构。
历史背景:
该词首次在英语中出现于1*世纪,常用于描绘建筑物的高度或某种情感的强烈程度。
课本:
在*的英语教材中,可能在初中和高中阶段涉及到;在牛津和美国的教材中,通常出现在中学阶段的阅读理解或写作练中。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:
在艺术评论中,可能用来形容雕塑或绘画中某些元素的高耸效果;在科学领域,形容某些高大的植物或动物,如“towering trees”或“towering giraffes”。
The towering skyscrapers of the city create a stunning skyline.
(城市中高耸的摩天大楼形成了令人惊叹的天际线。)
Her towering ambition drove her to succeed against all odds.
(她高涨的雄心促使她在逆境中取得成功。)
The towering cliffs were a breathtaking sight for the hikers.
(高耸的悬崖对远足者来说是令人屏息的景象。)
The artist depicted towering waves crashing against the shore.
(艺术家描绘了高耸的浪潮拍打海岸的场景。)
The towering inferno consumed the entire building in minutes.
(熊熊大火在几分钟内吞噬了整栋建筑。)
*. The towering presence of the leader inspired confidence in the team.
(领导者高大的身影激励了团队的信心。)
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选择音标记忆法:
通过以上的分析与学*方法,可以更全面地理解和运用“towering”这个词汇。
[[ADJ n]] 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
例:...towering cliffs of black granite which rise straight out of the sea.…高耸的黑色花岗岩峭壁,从海里径直升起。
[[ADJ n]] 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
例:He remains a towering figure in rock and roll.他仍是摇滚乐界的一位杰出人物。