tower

🇬🇧 UK/'tauә/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
towerother
=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.

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