contour
Prononciation : [ˈkɒn.tʊər]
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Contexte : « appearance »
(noun) the shape or outline of something. It's like when you look at a drawing of a mountain, you see its contour, which shows how the mountain rises and falls.
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The contour of the hills in the distance was beautiful against the sunset.
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The painting lacked contour and looked very flat.
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Can you describe the contour of the river as it winds through the valley?
Contexte : « appearance »
(verb) to shape or outline something, often used when talking about people’s faces in makeup. It's like drawing around the edges to make them stand out more.
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She learned how to contour her cheeks to make them look more defined.
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He decided not to contour his face, keeping his makeup very simple.
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Did you see how she contours her eyes to create a dramatic look?
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