towered

动词 tower:

1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position
   同义词：loom, tower, predominate, hulk

1. The tower is as steady as a rock even in gale-force winds.
   这座塔甚至在7至10级大风里也稳如磐石。
2. The general may not have been the perfect leader for his country, but at the time he towered over anyone else.
   这位将军对他的国家也许算不上是一个完美的领导人，但在那时，他和其他人相比是最出类拔萃的。