Contour
01
轮廓, 外形
the external shape, outline, or surface configuration of an object or figure
例子
The car's sleek contours improved its aerodynamics.
汽车流畅的轮廓改善了其空气动力学性能。
02
等高线, 轮廓线
a line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation, used to represent the shape and elevation of the terrain
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
contours
例子
Hikers used the map's contour lines to plan their route.
徒步旅行者使用地图的等高线来规划他们的路线。
03
配置, 结构
the overall configuration or pattern of elements in a complex system, often used metaphorically to describe structure or flow
例子
He studied the contour of the melody before composing the harmony.
他在创作和声之前研究了旋律的轮廓。
to contour
01
塑造, 勾勒
to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines
Transitive: to contour sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
contour
第三人称单数
contours
现在分词
contouring
一般过去时
contoured
过去分词
contoured
例子
The sculptor used a chisel to contour the stone into a lifelike figure.
雕塑家用凿子勾勒石头，使其成为一个逼真的形象。
