Silhouette
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シルエット, 輪郭
a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side
例
She framed the silhouette of her daughter playing in the park, the simplicity of the outline capturing the essence of childhood joy.
彼女は公園で遊んでいる娘のシルエットをフレームに収めた、その輪郭の単純さが子供の喜びの本質を捉えていた。
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シルエット, 輪郭
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
例
The silhouette of the mountain range was stunning against the sunset.
山脈のシルエットは、夕日を背景に息をのむほど美しかった。
to silhouette
01
シルエットで描く, シルエットとして表現する
to depict a subject solely by its dark outline against a contrasting field, omitting all interior detail
例
The photographer silhouetted the lone surfer against the glowing horizon, reducing him to a striking outline.
写真家は、輝く地平線を背景に孤独なサーファーをシルエットにし、彼を印象的な輪郭に変えた。
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シルエットにする, 影絵として映し出す
to throw the outline of an object or person onto a surface by backlighting, so it appears as a dark shape
例
During the puppet show, the performers silhouetted animal cutouts against the lit screen.
人形劇の間、出演者は照らされたスクリーンに動物の切り抜きをシルエットで映し出した。
