late 15c. (in astronomy), present participle adjective from command (v.). Meaning "nobly dignified" is from 1590s. Meaning "dominant by virtue of size or position" is from 1630s. Related: Commandingly (mid-15c.).
雙語例句
1. What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?
還有其他的房子能像這幢一樣俯瞰首都嗎？
來自柯林斯例句
2. Lovett was a tall, commanding man with a waxed gray mustache.
洛維特是個威嚴的高個男人，蓄著灰白的八字胡。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He got permission from his commanding officer to join me.
他得到指揮官的許可來與我會合。
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4. The pub itself was on a rise, commanding views across the countryside.
酒吧本身就建在一個斜坡上，可以俯眺鄉(xiāng)村風光。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Sir, could you please come to the commanding officer's office?