contour
UK/ˈkɒntʊə(r)/US/'kɒntuә/
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Definitions
n.
The outline or shape of something, especially its curving edge.
轮廓，外形（尤指弯曲的边缘）。
n.
A line on a map joining points of equal height.
（地图上的）等高线。
v.
To shape something to follow a particular outline.
使……顺着特定轮廓成形；勾勒轮廓。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together, around) + tour (turn, from tornāre). A contour is the line that turns all the way around the edge of a shape — its outline. On a map, contour lines turn around the land to join points of equal height.
Root tort still carries 27 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.contour line等高线
- 2.contour map等高线图
- 3.follow the contours贴合轮廓
- 4.facial contour面部轮廓
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dress was cut to follow the contours of the body.
- 2.
The map's contour lines show how steep the slope is.
- 3.
The seat is contoured to support your lower back.