contour
名词
UK/ˈkɒn.tɔːʳ/
US/ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
定义 contour 名词
- Countable(可数名词)
The outline or shape of a mass of land or another object, especially its curved surface or the curved shape of its outer edge.
轮廓；外形
The uneven contour of the rocky coastline.
岩石海岸线的不均匀轮廓。
The architect meticulously drafted the contours of the building.
建筑师精心绘制了建筑物的轮廓。
The sculptor skillfully molded the contours of the statue.
雕塑家巧妙地塑造了雕像的轮廓。
- Countable(可数名词)geography(地理)specialized(专业)
A line on a map joining points of equal height or depth, used to illustrate the terrain’s elevation.
（地图上的）等高线
The contour lines on the map indicated the mountain's elevation.
地图上的等高线标示了山的高度。
The engineers carefully studied the contour map to plan the road.
工程师仔细研究了等高线地图来规划道路。
These contour lines illustrate the steepness of the terrain.
这些等高线展示了地形的陡峭程度。