tower
/ˈtaʊə/ · /ˈtaʊər/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1137 in the learning path
塔；塔楼
Definitions
n. a tall, narrow structure, standing alone or on a building
塔；塔楼
v. rise much higher than nearby people or things
高耸；远高于
Example
We climbed the tower and watched boats cross the bay.
我们爬上塔，看着船只驶过海湾。
The historic tower attracts visitors throughout the year, providing valuable income for nearby shops and restaurants.
这座历史悠久的塔全年吸引着游客，为附近的商店和餐馆带来可观收入。
Collocations
- a clock tower
- a watch tower
- tower above
- tower over
Word family
- towering (adj.)
Usage tip
作动词常接over或above，表示远高于周围事物。
FAQ
- What does tower mean?
- a tall, narrow structure, standing alone or on a building rise much higher than nearby people or things
- How is tower pronounced?
- UK /ˈtaʊə/, US /ˈtaʊər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
