Silhouette
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siluett, kontur
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
Exempel
His collection of silhouette drawings featured portraits of historical figures, each meticulously crafted to highlight their distinctive profiles.
Hans samling av silhuett-teckningar innehöll porträtt av historiska personer, var och en noggrant utformad för att framhäva deras särskilda profiler.
02
siluett, kontur
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
Exempel
The silhouette of the cat in the window was unmistakable as it watched the street.
Kattens siluett i fönstret var omisskännlig när den iakttog gatan.
to silhouette
01
silhuettera, rita som en silhuett
to depict a subject solely by its dark outline against a contrasting field, omitting all interior detail
Exempel
In the graphic novel, villains are often silhouetted in shadow to heighten their menace.
I den grafiska romanen är skurkarna ofta silhuetterade i skuggan för att öka deras hot.
02
silhuettera, framställa som en siluett
to throw the outline of an object or person onto a surface by backlighting, so it appears as a dark shape
Exempel
In the film 's opening scene, the director silhouetted the hero's sword on the cave wall before revealing him.
I filmens öppningsscen silhuettade regissören hjältens svärd på grottans vägg innan han avslöjade honom.
