不及物动词
名词
1. 塔;塔楼
A tower is a tall, narrow building, that either stands alone or forms part of another building such as a church or castle.
2. (比周围的人或物)高出许多；屹立
Someone or something that towers over surrounding people or things is a lot taller than they are.
3. (无线电或电视信号的)发射塔
A tower is a tall structure that is used for sending radio or television signals.
4. 同tower block
A tower is the same as a tower block .
5. 立式机箱
A tower is a tall box that contains the main parts of a computer, such as the hard disk and the drives.
6. see also: clock tower;control tower;ivory tower
7. (在危难时)可依靠的人，主心骨，支柱
If you refer to someone as a tower of strength, you appreciate them because they give you a lot of help, support, and encouragement when you have problems or are in a difficult situation.
1. a structure taller than its diameter
can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
3. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
e.g. the test tube held a column of white powder
a tower of dust rose above the horizon
a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite