towering

柯林斯词典

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]
...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。
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]
He remains a towering figure in rock and roll. 他仍是摇滚乐界的一位杰出人物。