contour
US /ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
UK /ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
名詞
1.
輪廓, 外形, 形狀
an outline representing the shape or form of something
範例:
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The artist sketched the delicate contour of her face.
藝術家勾勒出她臉部柔和的輪廓。
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The mountain range showed a rugged contour against the sky.
山脈在天空中呈現出崎嶇的輪廓。
2.
等高線, 等深線
a line on a map joining points of equal height or depth
範例:
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The map showed several contour lines indicating steep terrain.
地圖上顯示了幾條表示陡峭地形的等高線。
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Hikers use contour maps to navigate challenging trails.
徒步旅行者使用等高線地圖來導航具有挑戰性的路線。
動詞
1.
勾勒, 塑形, 貼合
to mold into a specific shape, especially one that follows the outline of something else
範例:
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The dress was designed to contour to the body.
這件連衣裙旨在貼合身體曲線。
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The makeup artist used shading to contour her cheekbones.
化妝師用陰影來修飾她的顴骨。
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