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源自法语 'imposer'(强加),最终来自拉丁语 'imponere'(置于...上),由 'in-'(在...上)和 'ponere'(放置)组成。
❶ 形容事物或人因规模、气势或威严而令人印象深刻或感到敬畏,常用于描述建筑、人物或场景。
“The imposing castle stood tall on the hill.”
(那座气势恢宏的城堡矗立在山顶上。)
“She has an imposing presence that commands respect.”
(她有一种令人肃然起敬的威严气质。)
imposing figure — 形容某人因身材高大或气质威严而引人注目,常用于正式或文学语境。
“The general was an imposing figure in his uniform.”
(将军穿着制服,是个威风凛凛的人物。)