contour

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːntʊr/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɒntʊə(r)/
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noun
R

The shape or outline of something, especially when it is clearly defined.

The artist drew the contour of the mountain range with a pencil.

藝術家用鉛筆畫出了山脈的輪廓。

R

A line on a map that connects points of the same elevation.

The hikers used the contour lines on the map to find the highest peak.

徒步旅行者使用地圖上的等高線來找到最高峯。

verb
R

To apply makeup to the face to create a more defined shape.

She contoured her cheeks to make them appear slimmer.

她給臉頰打上陰影以使它們看起來更瘦。

translation

n. 輪廓, 等高線
v. 修容

詞形變化

3rd Present contours
Past contoured
Perfect contoured
Progressive contouring
Plural contours