形容词

1. 高耸的;参天的;屹立的
    If you describe something such as a mountain or cliff as towering, you mean that it is very tall and therefore impressive.

2. 杰出的;卓越的;强烈的
    If you describe someone or something as towering, you are emphasizing that they are impressive because of their importance, skill, or intensity.

1. of imposing height
    especially standing out above others

    e.g. an eminent peak
           lofty mountains
           the soaring spires of the cathedral
           towering icebergs

    Synonym: eminentloftysoaring