耸立

sǒng lì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

高高地直立，形容山峰、建筑物等雄伟壮观。

Towering and standing upright, describing mountains, buildings, etc., as majestic.

常用于描写自然景观或建筑物，突出其高大、挺拔的特征。

Often used to describe natural landscapes or buildings, emphasizing their height and uprightness.

1 远处群山耸立，云雾缭绕，宛如仙境。 (In the distance, mountains tower, shrouded in mist, like a fairyland.)
2 这座摩天大楼耸立在市中心，成为城市的地标。 (This skyscraper stands towering in the city center, becoming a landmark.)
3 古老的松柏耸立在寺庙前，见证了岁月的变迁。 (Ancient pines and cypresses stand tall in front of the temple, witnessing the changes of time.)
4 峭壁耸立于海边，海浪拍打着岩石，发出轰鸣。 (The cliff towers by the sea, waves crashing against the rocks with a roar.)
5 纪念碑耸立在广场中央，纪念着那些为国捐躯的英雄。 (The monument stands tall in the center of the square, commemorating the heroes who sacrificed for the country.)

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