contour
noun
UK/ˈkɒn.tɔːʳ/
US/ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
Definitions of contour noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
The outline or shape of a mass of land or another object, especially its curved surface or the curved shape of its outer edge.
輪廓；外形
The uneven contour of the rocky coastline.
岩石海岸線的不均勻輪廓。
The architect meticulously drafted the contours of the building.
建築師精心繪製了建築物的輪廓。
The sculptor skillfully molded the contours of the statue.
雕塑家巧妙地塑造了雕像的輪廓。
- Countable(可數名詞)geography(地理)specialized(專業)
A line on a map joining points of equal height or depth, used to illustrate the terrain’s elevation.
（地圖上的）等高線
The contour lines on the map indicated the mountain's elevation.
地圖上的等高線標示了山的高度。
The engineers carefully studied the contour map to plan the road.
工程師仔細研究了等高線地圖來規劃道路。
These contour lines illustrate the steepness of the terrain.
這些等高線展示了地形的陡峭程度。