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high-contrast

UK/'haikən'trɑ:st/US/'haɪkəntr'ɑ:st/

Definitions

adj.

Having a strong visual difference between light and dark areas.

高反差的;高对比度的。

Root Breakdown

Native English
highroot
+
contrastroot
=high-contrast

high + contrast = 'a high degree of contrast'; contrast = contra- (against) + stāre (stand) = things 'standing against' each other.

Common Collocations

  • 1.high-contrast display高对比度显示
  • 2.high-contrast mode高对比度模式
  • 3.high-contrast image高对比度图像

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Set the screen to high-contrast mode for easier reading.

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