0 a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone:
1 to be very tall or large, usually in a way that makes people feel respect:
2 a tall, narrow structure that either forms part of a building or stands alone:
a clock tower
a television tower
3 to appear very tall or large, or to be much taller than something else:
From the top of the tower, the outlook over the city was breathtaking.
The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.
Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week.
His towering commitment to cancer research, especially breast cancer research, was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of working with him.
The city has a busy waterfront, office towers, streets lined with shops and entertainment and a public transportation system that ties the city together.
The former is a ninth- to tenth-century manuscript of probable continental origin with a drawing on the flyleaf showing an elaborate, towered building.
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塔, 建築物的塔形部分, 塔樓,高樓…
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塔, 建筑物的塔形部分, 塔楼,高楼…
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tour [feminine], tour, dominer de toute sa hauteur…
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