Silhouette
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剪影, 轮廓
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
例子
The artist specialized in creating intricate paper-cut silhouettes, using sharp scissors to craft detailed profiles against a white background.
这位艺术家专门创作复杂的剪纸剪影，使用锋利的剪刀在白色背景上制作详细的轮廓。
02
剪影, 轮廓
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
例子
She admired the silhouette of the tree, its branches spread wide against the evening sky.
她欣赏着树的剪影，树枝在傍晚的天空中伸展开来。
to silhouette
01
剪影化, 以剪影形式描绘
to depict a subject solely by its dark outline against a contrasting field, omitting all interior detail
例子
For the magazine cover, the artist silhouetted the city skyline in deep black to emphasize its iconic shapes.
对于杂志封面，艺术家用深黑色剪影了城市天际线，以强调其标志性形状。
02
剪影化, 以剪影形式投射
to throw the outline of an object or person onto a surface by backlighting, so it appears as a dark shape
例子
The stagehands silhouetted the dancers on the backdrop by placing spotlights at their feet.
**舞台工作人员通过在舞者脚边放置聚光灯，将他们的轮廓投射在背景上。
