contour
UK/ˈkɒntʊə(r)/US/'kɒntuә/
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释义
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。
词根拆分
词根派生con-(一起、环绕)+ tour(转,来自 tornāre)。contour 是绕着一个形状边缘一圈「转」出来的线——它的轮廓。在地图上,等高线绕着地形「转」,把同等高度的点连起来。
词根 tort 还连着 27 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
The dress was cut to follow the contours of the body.
这条裙子裁剪得贴合身体的轮廓。
- 2.
The map's contour lines show how steep the slope is.
地图上的等高线显示了坡有多陡。
- 3.
The seat is contoured to support your lower back.
座椅依轮廓成形,以支撑你的下背部。