tower
英 /ˈtaʊə/ 美 /ˈtaʊər/
- n. 塔；塔楼a tall, narrow structure, standing alone or on a building
- v. 高耸；远高于rise much higher than nearby people or things
We climbed the tower and watched boats cross the bay.
我们爬上塔，看着船只驶过海湾。
The historic tower attracts visitors throughout the year, providing valuable income for nearby shops and restaurants.
这座历史悠久的塔全年吸引着游客，为附近的商店和餐馆带来可观收入。
搭配
a clock tower 钟楼a watch tower 瞭望塔tower above 高耸于……之上tower over 远高于
辨析提示
作动词常接over或above，表示远高于周围事物。
词族
towering (adj.)
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