tower
UK/'tauә/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA1
Definitions
n.
A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building
塔，高楼
v.
To be much taller or greater than the surrounding people or things
高耸，屹立
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtowerother
=tower
Common Collocations
- 1.clock tower钟楼
- 2.control tower控制塔台
- 3.tower block高层公寓楼
- 4.ivory tower象牙塔
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists to Paris every year.
- 2.
A medieval watchtower stood at the edge of the ancient city walls.
- 3.
The new office tower dominates the city's skyline.