conning tower meaning in English
n.
(军舰的)司令塔;(潜艇的)指挥塔〔亦用作出入口〕。
Examples
- In the battle off anshan , fang cannot be attacked for leaving the exposed bridge and going to the conning tower - especially after the casualties on the bridge from enemy fire
(在丰岛海战中,要指责方伯谦离开露天指挥台而进入装甲指挥室是不公平的,特别是在济远指挥台中弹并造成大量伤亡之际。 - The echoing chamber of his soul was a narrow room , a conning tower , whence were directed his arm and shoulder muscles , his ten nimble fingers , and the swift - moving iron along its steaming path in broad , sweeping strokes , just so many strokes and no more , just so far with each stroke and not a fraction of an inch farther , rushing along interminable sleeves , sides , backs , and tails , and tossing the finished shirts , without rumpling , upon the receiving frame
他灵魂的回音室狭小得如一座锥形的塔,指挥着他的胳膊和肩肌十个灵巧的指头和熨斗,沿着雾气腾腾的道路迅跑,做大刀阔斧的挥动。挥动的次数不多不少,而且恰到好处,决不过火,只沿着无穷无尽的两袖两腰后背后摆急跑,然后把熨烫完的衬衫甩到承接架上,还不让它打皱。