[attrib.](in military contexts) having a position of authority (军事用语)指挥的,统率的 a commanding officer. 指挥官。 ■possessing or giving superior strength 支配的;占优的;权力较大的 a commanding 13–6 lead. 有着压倒性优势的13比6的领先。 ■indicating or expressing authority; imposing 有权威的,威严的;令人印象深刻的 a man of commanding presence. 仪容威严的男子 。 her style is commanding. 她的风度令人注目。 ■(of a place or position) dominating physically; giving a wide view (地方,位置)居高临下的;视野开阔的