Contours

Contours

名词 (Noun)

1. 轮廓线，等高线 (Lines marking the shape or form of something) - The map showed the contours of the mountains. (地图显示出山脉的等高线。) - The artist carefully drew the contours of the model's face. (艺术家仔细地勾画出模特的脸部轮廓。) 2. 轮廓，外形 (The outline or shape of something) - The dress accentuated the contours of her body. (这条裙子突出了她身体的曲线。) - The landscape was rugged, with hills and valleys defining its contours. (这片地貌崎岖，丘陵和山谷勾勒出了它的轮廓。)

形容词 (Adjective)

1. 有轮廓的，有明显特征的 (Having distinct or recognizable features) - The contours of his face were chiseled and defined. (他脸上的特征被雕刻得非常明显。) - The artist used bold lines to create a contour drawing. (艺术家使用粗线条来创作轮廓画。)

词语辨析

- Contours和outlines都表示“轮廓”，但contours更常用于自然景物或人体的轮廓线，而outlines更常用于描述物体或形状的外轮廓。

词汇扩充

- contouring (名词)：轮廓塑造，勾勒 - contourless (形容词)：没有轮廓的，无特征的

近义词

- outline：轮廓，外形，纲要 - shape：形状，外形 - silhouette：剪影，轮廓

反义词

- smooth：光滑的，平整的，无瑕疵的

柯林斯词典解释

noun 1. The contour of an object is its general shape or outline. 2. Contours are the outlines of a mass of land on a map, or of an object or objects against a background. verb If you contour an object or area, you draw an outline of its shape.

牛津词典解释

noun 1. A line joining points on a diagram at which some property has the same value. 2. The shape of a mass of land or other object, especially its outline as seen from above. verb 1. Mold into a specific shape, typically one designed to fit into something else. 2. Mark (a diagram or map) with contour lines.

用法

- The artist carefully studied the contours of the human body. - The contours of the coastline were clearly visible from the plane. - She used makeup to contour her face and enhance her features.

相关例句

1. The contour lines on the map showed the elevation of the mountain range. (地图上的等高线显示了山脉的海拔高度。)
2. The dress hugged her curves, accentuating her natural contours. (这条裙子紧贴着她的曲线，突显了她的自然轮廓。)
3. The sculptor carefully chiseled the contours of the statue. (雕塑家精心雕刻了雕像的轮廓。)
4. She used a contour brush to apply the makeup to her cheekbones. (她用轮廓刷在颧骨上涂抹化妆品。)
5. The contours of the landscape changed dramatically after the earthquake. (地震后，地貌发生了巨大的变化。)
6. We studied the contours of the market before launching our new product. (我们在推出新产品之前研究了市场的轮廓。)
7. The artist used shading techniques to create depth in the contours of the painting. (艺术家使用渐变技巧在绘画的轮廓中营造了层次感。)
8. The contour of her face was soft and delicate. (她的脸庞轮廓柔和而精致。)
9. He followed the natural contours of the wood to create a unique piece of furniture. (他遵循木材的自然曲线来打造一件独特的家具。)
10. The contouring technique is used in makeup to shape and define the face. (轮廓塑造技术在化妆中用于塑造和勾勒脸部轮廓。)
11. The map showed the contours of the river valley. (地图上显示出了河谷的等高线。)
12. She used a contouring cream to highlight her cheekbones. (她用轮廓塑造霜来突出她的颧骨。)
13. The architect designed the building to blend in with the natural contours of the landscape. (建筑师将建筑物设计得与自然地貌的轮廓相融合。)
14. He used a pencil to sketch the contours of her face. (他用铅笔勾画了她脸部的轮廓。)
15. The artist used bold strokes to emphasize the contours of the figure. (艺术家用粗笔画出了人物的轮廓，强调了其特征。)
16. The sculpture captured the natural contours of the human body. (这座雕塑捕捉到了人体的自然轮廓。)
17. The contour lines on the topographic map indicated the elevation of the terrain. (地形图上的等高线表示地形的海拔高度。)
18. She used contouring makeup to create the illusion of higher cheekbones. (她使用轮廓塑造化妆品营造出了更高的颧骨效果。)
19. The contour of the vase was smooth and elegant. (花瓶的轮廓光滑而优雅。)
20. He carefully traced the contours of her face with his fingertips. (他用指尖小心地追踪她脸部的轮廓。)
21. The contour of the sculpture was enhanced by the play of light and shadow. (光影的变化增强了雕塑的轮廓效果。)