contour
US /ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
UK /ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
名词
1.
轮廓, 外形, 形状
an outline representing the shape or form of something
示例:
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The artist sketched the delicate contour of her face.
艺术家勾勒出她脸部柔和的轮廓。
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The mountain range showed a rugged contour against the sky.
山脉在天空中呈现出崎岖的轮廓。
2.
等高线, 等深线
a line on a map joining points of equal height or depth
示例:
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The map showed several contour lines indicating steep terrain.
地图上显示了几条表示陡峭地形的等高线。
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Hikers use contour maps to navigate challenging trails.
徒步旅行者使用等高线地图来导航具有挑战性的路线。
动词
1.
勾勒, 塑形, 贴合
to mold into a specific shape, especially one that follows the outline of something else
示例:
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The dress was designed to contour to the body.
这件连衣裙旨在贴合身体曲线。
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The makeup artist used shading to contour her cheekbones.
化妆师用阴影来修饰她的颧骨。
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