1. | 外形;轮廓the outer edges of sth; the outline of its shape or form |
The road follows the natural contours of the coastline. 这条路沿着海岸线的自然轮廓延伸。 | |
She traced the contours of his face with her finger. 她用手指摸遍了他脸部的轮廓。 |
2. | (地图上连接相同海拔各点的)等高线a line on a map that joins points that are the same height above sea level |
a contour map(= a map that includes these lines) 等高线地图 |