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.).
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1. What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?
还有其他的房子能像这幢一样俯瞰首都吗？
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2. Lovett was a tall, commanding man with a waxed gray mustache.
洛维特是个威严的高个男人，蓄着灰白的八字胡。
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3. He got permission from his commanding officer to join me.
他得到指挥官的许可来与我会合。
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4. The pub itself was on a rise, commanding views across the countryside.
酒吧本身就建在一个斜坡上，可以俯眺乡村风光。
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5. Sir, could you please come to the commanding officer's office?
