vt. fus.1.(to be much taller than)to tower above sb/sth
building, mountain, cliff, person +比…高出很多
The icebergs towered above them.冰山高耸于他们上方。
When he stood up he towered above her.他站起来时比她高出一大截。
2.(to be more important than)to tower above sb/sth比…重要得多；比…出名得多
One company towers above all others in the scope of its operations and turnover.一家公司在运营及营业额方面远超其他公司。