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retouch

UK/.ri:'tʌtʃ/US
GREA2

Definitions

v.

To improve a photograph, image, or hair colour by making small corrections or additions.

润饰,修整(照片、图像或发色)

n.

An act or instance of making small improvements to an image or appearance.

润饰,修整;修整的部分

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
touchroot
=retouch

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The photographer will retouch the portrait to remove blemishes.

  • 2.

    She asked the designer to retouch the image before publication.

  • 3.

    The retouch work made the old painting look almost brand new.

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