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复数形式
contours
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轮廓, 外形
the external shape, outline, or surface configuration of an object or figure
- The artist traced the contour of her subject's face.
艺术家描绘了她拍摄对象面部的轮廓。
- 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。
- She admired the graceful contour of the sculpture.
她欣赏了雕塑优雅的轮廓。
- The dress hugged the natural contours of her body.
这件连衣裙贴合了她身体的自然轮廓。
- The contour of the coastline was jagged and irregular.
海岸线的轮廓是锯齿状且不规则的。
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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
- The contour lines showed a steep incline up the mountain.
等高线显示了山坡上的陡峭坡度。
- 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。
- Closely spaced contour lines indicate a sharp slope.
紧密排列的等高线表示陡峭的坡度。
- The valley was clearly outlined by the contour lines.
山谷被等高线清晰地勾勒出来。
- The map includes contour intervals of 10 meters.
地图包括10米的等高线间隔。
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配置, 结构
the overall configuration or pattern of elements in a complex system, often used metaphorically to describe structure or flow
- The contour of the argument revealed its underlying logic.
轮廓 论点揭示了其潜在的逻辑。
- 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。
- The novel's emotional contour shifted dramatically in the final chapters.
- Analysts examined the contour of the political landscape.
分析师们检查了政治格局的轮廓。
- The contour of the speech built toward a powerful conclusion.
演讲的轮廓构建出了一个强有力的结论。