tower

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT/N-IN-NAMES A tower is a tall, narrow building, that either stands alone or forms part of another building such as a church or castle. 塔
...an eleventh century castle with 120-foot high towers. …一座11世纪的城堡，有着120英尺高的塔楼。
2. V-I Someone or something that towers over surrounding people or things is a lot taller than they are. 高出许多
He stood up and towered over her. 他站起来，高出她许多。
3. N-COUNT A tower is a tall structure that is used for sending radio or television signals. (无线电或电视信号的) 发射塔
Troops are still in control of the television and radio tower. 军队仍然控制着电视和无线电的发射塔。
4. N-COUNT A tower is a tall box that contains the main parts of a computer, such as the hard disk and the drives. (计算机) 机箱[计算机]

From the top of the tower, the outlook over the city was breathtaking .
After their wedding the bells pealed out from the tower.
The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition .
Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week .
Don't go up the tower if you're afraid of heights .