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contour

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒntʊə(r)/🇺🇸 US/'kɒntuә/
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Definitions

n.

The outline or shape of something; a line on a map connecting points of equal altitude.

轮廓;外形;等高线

v.

To shape or mark the outline of something; to mark with contour lines.

画出轮廓;使成轮廓形

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
tourtwist, turn, wrench
=contour

Common Collocations

  • 1.contour map等高线图
  • 2.contour line等高线

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The artist carefully drew the contour of the mountain against the evening sky.

  • 2.

    The dress was designed to flatter the contour of the wearer's body.

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