commanding
UK/kə'mɑːndɪŋ/US/kә'mɑ:ndiŋ/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Having or showing authority; impressive and dominating
威严的；有指挥气派的
adj.
(of a position) dominating and advantageous
（位置）居高临下的，占优势的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcommandtogether, with
+
-ingcommand, order, entrust
=commanding
command + -ing (adjective) = giving the impression of command — authoritative in manner, or dominant in position (a commanding view, a commanding lead).
Common Collocations
- 1.commanding presence威严的气场
- 2.commanding position有利位置
- 3.commanding view一览无余的视野
- 4.commanding lead大幅领先
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has a commanding presence on stage.
- 2.
The team built a commanding lead in the first half.