contour
n
1 outward curve of sth/sb (eg a coast, mountain range, body) thought of as defining its shape 轮廓, 外形(如海岸、 山脉、 身体的轮廓线)
the smooth contours of a sculpture 雕塑物的平滑的轮廓线.
2 (also `contour line) line on a map joining points that are the same height above sea level 等高线. =>illus at map 见map之插图. contour, v [Tn]
1 mark (a map) with contour lines 在(地图)上标出等高线.
2 build (a road) so that it follows the contours of a hill (顺著山的起伏)修筑(道路).