居高临下
(居高臨下)to occupy a commanding position
Example Sentences
这座古老的城堡建在险峻的山顶上,居高临下地俯瞰着整个山谷。
zhè zuò gǔ lǎo de chéng bǎo jiàn zài xiǎn jùn de shān dǐng shàng, jū gāo lín xià dì fǔ kàn zhe zhěng gè shān gǔ.
This ancient castle is built on a steep hilltop, overlooking the entire valley.
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