单词 | imposing |
释义 | imposing (ɪmpoʊzɪŋ ) adjective If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner. He was an imposing man. ...the imposing wrought-iron gates at the entrance to the estate. Synonyms: impressive, striking, grand, august Collocations: imposing building We manage to haggle them down and are waved on, passing an opulent, imposing building. Times,Sunday Times You are palpably inside an imposing building, luxuriating in an acoustic that cushions all music in echoes but never leaves sounds distanced or muffled. Times, Sunday Times My word, what an imposing building. Times, Sunday Times People living and working outside the imposing building have also benefited from its refurbishment. Times, Sunday Times In the channels at appropriate times of day can be seen reflections of the imposing building and the proud flowers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An imposing presence in midfield who dominated for long periods, but should have opened the scoring in the second minute. Times, Sunday Times Our previous pastor had an imposing presence in the pulpit. Christianity Today I particularly like the well-rounded rear and details like the two square exhaust pipes that give the car its own identity and an imposing presence. The Sun At six feet 180 pounds, he was an imposing presence. Smithsonian Mag He's more than 6ft tall and rather burly, with an imposing presence that for years he hurled around the rugby field. Times, Sunday Times The system's imposing size underlines its hefty price tag. Times, Sunday Times Because of their imposing size, elusiveness, sharp senses, and ferocity, bears are among the most favoured big game animals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 People come not only to see the cliff's imposing size, but also the famous bird colony found there. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was known for his athleticism in goal, imposing stature and reflex saves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their imposing stature was likely impressive to foes and allies alike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a huge presence, imposing stature and enormous energy and enthusiasm for his research and for the imaginative understanding and interpretation of the nervous system and brain function. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An imposing structure that can be seen for miles, it has 79 rooms and two suites, with thick stone walls, flagstone floors and four-poster beds. Times, Sunday Times But today's cognitive scientists see the human brain as an active, probing intelligence that explores and reflects on the outside world, imposing structure and order on the buzzing chaos outside. Times, Sunday Times An imposing structure with tall chimneys and elegant dormers, particularly pleasing to the eye. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This fort must have been an imposing structure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This imposing structure dates from the 13th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They scrambled across the vast sheets of rusted, corrugated metal that had abruptly turned from imposing wall to giant bridge. Times, Sunday Times At its best, the band create an imposing wall of sound, often built around staccato riffs and scalar patterns. Times, Sunday Times The exterior of the theatre was originally lined with two-level verandah balconies, which provided relief to the imposing walls. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While certain individual elements presented imposing walls to an attacker, these walls were not continuous. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the end the gentle but physically imposing chair of the proceedings persuaded him to leave. Times, Sunday Times He has looked a more physically imposing player as the season has developed. Times,Sunday Times Although physically imposing, he did not play sports and back problems forced him to work at a standing desk or on a treadmill. Times, Sunday Times In fact, he tries to make himself appear less physically imposing, as if fearful he might intimidate - or be viewed as intimidating, perhaps. Times, Sunday Times Statues remain powerful—and physically imposing—visual forms that will keep speaking even when they are in new settings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 仪态使人印象深刻的 Japanese: たいへん印象的な |
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