commanding
adjective uk/kəˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/ us/kəˈmæn.dɪŋ/
(WITH AUTHORITY)
[ before noun ]指挥的，统帅的，负责下命令的
having the authority to give orders
a commanding officer 指挥官
（声音或举止）威严的
A commanding voice or manner seems to have authority and therefore demands your attention.
his commanding presence 他的威严气度
(STRONG POSITION)
[ before noun ]处于（有望取胜或成功的）有利地位的
in a very successful position and likely to win or succeed
He has a commanding lead in the championships. 他在锦标赛中遥遥领先。
a commanding position/view formal 居高临下的位置（或开阔的视野等）
a position or view from which a lot of land can be seen
The house occupies a commanding position at the top of the valley. 这所房子位于山谷顶上一个居高临下的位置。
Back then, the town's only recommendation was its commanding position on Lake Ontario.
You can climb to the top of the church tower for a commanding view of the city.
They own over 2,000 acres of land with commanding views of the Pacific Ocean.
The ancient fort has a commanding view of the river to the east.