"contour" in Chinese (Simplified)
轮廓等高线
Definition
某物的形状或轮廓,尤其是可见的边缘。也指地图上表示海拔的等高线,或化妆轮廓修饰的技巧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Contour” 常用于正式语境,如艺术、地理('等高线')、或化妆('修容')。描述物体的可见或想象边界,不要与“outline”(大致轮廓)或“border”(边界)混淆。修容时既可作名词也可作动词。
Examples
The artist drew the contour of her face.
艺术家画出了她脸的**轮廓**。
Look at the contour lines on this map.
看这张地图上的**等高线**。
Clouds hid the mountain's contour.
云层遮住了山的**轮廓**。
She used makeup to contour her cheekbones for a sharper look.
她用化妆品**修饰**了颧骨,让脸更立体。
You can see the river's contour winding through the valley from above.
从高处可以看到河流的**轮廓**蜿蜒穿过山谷。
This hiking trail follows the contour of the hill for an easier climb.
这条徒步小道沿着山的**等高线**走,更容易攀爬。