towering
/ˈtauərɪŋ; `taʊərɪŋ/ adj[attrib 作定语]
1 extremely or impressively tall or high 极高的; 高大的
the towering dome of the cathedral 大教堂高大的圆顶.
2 (of rage, etc) intense; extreme （指发怒等）强烈的, 极度的.
3 (approv 褒) outstanding 杰出的
Einstein, one of the towering intellects of the age 爱因斯坦, 一位当世俊彦.