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commanding

UK //kəˈmɑːndɪŋ//US //kəˈmændɪŋ//

词源

源自16世纪英语 command(命令)+ -ing(形容词后缀),最初用于军事领域,后扩展至其他权威场景。

adjective

❶ 形容某人或某物具有权威感、掌控力或引人注目的特质,常指因自信、威严或优越位置而显得突出。

“She has a commanding presence in the boardroom.”

(她在会议室里有一种令人信服的气场。)

“The castle stands on a commanding hill overlooking the village.”

(城堡矗立在俯瞰村庄的显眼山丘上。)

同义词:authoritative, dominant, imposing

常见短语

commanding view — 指从高处或有利位置能清楚看到广阔区域的视野,常用于描述建筑物或自然景观。

“The hotel room offers a commanding view of the entire bay.”

(酒店房间可以俯瞰整个海湾的壮丽景色。)

commanding officer — 军队中负责指挥特定单位的军官,通常指级别较高的指挥官。

“All soldiers must report to their commanding officer immediately.”

(所有士兵必须立即向他们的指挥官报到。)