1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 指挥的;统帅的 If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation. 指挥的;统帅的
SYN dominant, controlling, dominating, superior
2 ADJ-GRADED 威严的;权威的 If you describe someone as commanding, you mean that they are powerful and confident. 威严的;权威的 [approval]
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Lovett was a tall, commanding man with a waxed gray mustache.
洛维特是个威严的高个男人，蓄着灰白的八字胡。
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The voice at the other end of the line was serious and commanding.
电话另一端传来庄重而威严的声音。
SYN authoritative, imposing, impressive, compelling
3 ADJ-GRADED 居高临下的;视野开阔的 If a building has a commanding position, it is high up and has good views of the surrounding area. 居高临下的;视野开阔的
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The size of the castle and its commanding position still impress the visitor today.
城堡很大，加上其居高临下的位置，至今仍让参观者赞叹不已。
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What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?
还有其他的房子能像这幢一样俯瞰首都吗？
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