contour
gb/kˈɑntˌʊɹ/ us/kˈɑntˌʊɹ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8800
körvonal, kontúr, szintvonal, rétegvonal, kontúrozó, kontúrozás, intonációs kontúr, dallamvonal, hanglejtés, formáz, kialakít, kontúroz
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
the contour(s) of [something]
The gentle contours of the hills were highlighted by the evening light.
Az esti fény kiemelte a dombok lágy körvonalait.
The designer emphasized the car’s aerodynamic contours in the new model.
A tervező az új modellnél az autó aerodinamikus vonalait hangsúlyozta.
The architect drew a sketch to show the basic contours of the building.
The road follows the natural contours of the valley.
She traced the contours of the sculpture with her fingertips.
Učební příklady
The artist drew the contour of the bottle first.
A művész először a palack körvonalát rajzolta meg.
From the plane, we could see the contours of the coast.
A repülőgépről láttuk a partvidék körvonalait.
This chair has soft contours and feels very comfortable.
The river has changed the contours of the land over time.
The map shows the rough contours of the island.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *contour* when they only mean *line*. *Contour* usually suggests a full outline or shape, often with curves, not just any straight or simple line.
Význam
the outline or overall shape
Kolokace
smooth contours
|sharp contours
|the contours of the landscape
|follow the contours
|curved contours
|soft contours
Synonyma
outline (Focuses on the edge or border, often in drawing or diagrams; slightly more 2D than 'contour'.)
|
shape (More general and common; does not especially suggest edges or curves the way 'contour' does.)
Antonyma
shapelessness (Describes something without a clear or defined outline, the opposite of having a noticeable contour.)
Témata
art
|nature
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The outer shape or edge of something, especially when it is not flat.
The outline or general shape of a surface, object, or area, especially when it is curved rather than flat.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
kontúr
B2
Vzorec užití:
the contours of [someone]’s [body/face]
The dress gently followed the contours of her body.
A ruha finoman követte testének vonalait.
The lighting was set up to highlight his strong facial contours.
A világítást úgy állították be, hogy kiemelje az arca markáns kontúrjait.
Regular exercise had changed the contours of his waist and shoulders.
The sculptor studied the model’s contours before starting the clay figure.
The hairstyle softened the harsh contours of her face.
Učební příklady
The tight shirt shows the contours of his chest.
A feszes póló kirajzolja a mellkasának körvonalait.
Makeup can change the contours of your face.
A smink megváltoztathatja az arcod kontúrjait.
The soft light made the contours of her cheeks look smooth.
The photo shows the clear contours of his jaw.
The new jeans fit closely to the contours of her legs.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *contour* with *curve* or *line*. *Contour* here refers to the overall flowing shape of the body or face, not just one small curve or a single line.
Význam
curves of body or face
Kolokace
the contours of her body
|facial contours
|slim contours
|natural contours
|the contours of his jawline
|enhance the contours
Synonyma
curves (More informal and direct; often used especially about the body, sometimes with a sensual or sexual tone.)
Antonyma
angularity (Emphasizes sharp angles rather than soft, flowing contours in a body or face.)
Témata
body
|appearance
|fashion
|daily_life
Definice
The curving lines of someone’s body or face.
The naturally curved lines and shape of a person’s body or face, often considered in terms of beauty or attractiveness.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
szintvonal
B2
rétegvonal
C1
Vzorec užití:
a contour line on [a map]
On this map, each contour represents a 10‑meter change in elevation.
Ezen a térképen a szintvonalak 10 méteres magasságkülönbséget jelölnek.
The closely packed contours indicate a very steep slope.
A sűrűn egymás mellett futó szintvonalak nagyon meredek lejtőt jeleznek.
Hikers use contour maps to understand the terrain before a trip.
The engineer added new contours to show the planned changes in the land surface.
By following the contours, they planned a path that avoided the steepest climbs.
Učební příklady
The contour lines on this map are very close together.
A szintvonalak ezen a térképen nagyon közel vannak egymáshoz.
A contour map helps you see which hills are high.
A szintvonalas térkép segít látni, mely dombok magasak.
Each contour here shows 20 meters of height.
He learned how to read contours in geography class.
The contours show that this side of the mountain is steep.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *contour* here means any line on a map. In geography, a *contour* specifically connects places that are the same height.
Význam
elevation line on a map
Kolokace
contour line
|contour map
|closely spaced contours
|draw the contours
|read the contours
|contour interval
Synonyma
elevation line (A more descriptive term used in explanations; less standard than the technical term *contour*.)
Témata
geography
|science
|education
|travel
Definice
A line on a map that shows land that is the same height.
A line on a map that connects points of equal height above sea level, used to show the shape and steepness of the land.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
kontúrozó
B2
kontúrozás
B2
Vzorec užití:
apply contour to [part of face]
She used a cream contour to define her cheekbones.
Krémes kontúrozót használt, hogy kiemelje az arccsontjait.
This palette includes both a contour and a highlight shade.
Ebben a palettában kontúrozó és kiemelő árnyalat is van.
For a natural look, go easy on the contour around your nose.
The tutorial explains where to place contour for different face shapes.
He prefers a soft contour rather than sharp lines on the face.
Učební příklady
I bought a new contour and brush.
Vettem egy új kontúrozót és egy ecsetet.
She uses contour under her cheekbones.
Kontúrozót használ az arccsontja alatt.
The video shows how to put contour on your nose.
This makeup set has contour and highlight.
With a little contour, her face looks thinner.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *contour* (dark makeup to create shadow) with *concealer* (to cover marks) or *foundation* (base color for the face). *Contour* is mainly for changing how the face shape looks.
Význam
makeup used to shape the face
Kolokace
cream contour
|powder contour
|contour palette
|nose contour
|subtle contour
|heavy contour
Synonyma
shading (General word for making something darker; in makeup, it is less specific than the trend-focused term *contour*.)
Antonyma
highlight (In makeup, refers to making areas lighter and brighter, the opposite effect of darkening with contour.)
Témata
fashion
|daily life
|beauty
|body
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definice
Makeup that you use to make some parts of your face look darker so the shape of your face looks different.
A cosmetic product or technique used to create shadows on the face so that its shape appears more defined or changed.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Vzorec užití:
the [rising/falling] contour of [a melody/sentence]
The melodic contour of the chorus makes it easy to remember.
A refrén a dallamvonala miatt könnyen megjegyezhető.
In English questions, the intonation contour often rises at the end.
Az angol kérdésekben a hanglejtés gyakran emelkedik a végén.
The researcher analyzed the pitch contour of each recorded sentence.
A flat contour can make speech sound bored or uninterested.
The song’s contour moves smoothly from low notes to very high notes.
Učební příklady
Listen to the contour of her voice when she asks a question.
Figyeld meg a hangja hanglejtését, amikor kérdez.
This song has a simple melodic contour.
Ennek a dalnak egyszerű a dallamvonala.
The teacher drew the pitch contour on the board.
Practice the rising contour at the end of this sentence.
A falling contour can show that a statement is finished.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *contour* here refers to volume (loud or quiet). In this technical use, it refers to pitch going up or down, not to loudness.
Význam
pattern of rising and falling pitch
Kolokace
melodic contour
|intonation contour
|rising contour
|falling contour
|pitch contour
|speech contour
Synonyma
intonation pattern (Used especially for speech; more common in teaching pronunciation than *contour* in general contexts.)
Témata
music
|linguistics
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definice
The way the pitch of your voice or of music goes up and down over a short time.
The overall pattern of rising and falling pitch in a sequence of sounds, such as a musical phrase or spoken sentence.
SLOVESO
C1
6
Vzorec užití:
to contour [something] (to [something])
The seat is contoured to support your lower back.
Az ülést úgy formázták, hogy megtámassza a derekat.
The new trail was contoured along the hillside to prevent erosion.
Az új ösvényt a hegyoldalon egy szintvonalat követve alakították ki, hogy megelőzzék az eróziót.
The designer contoured the edges of the table for a softer look.
These insoles are contoured to the shape of your feet.
The road was carefully contoured to follow the natural valley.
Učební příklady
The chair is contoured to your body.
A széket a testedhez igazodó formára alakították.
They contoured the path along the side of the hill.
Az ösvényt a domboldal vonalát követve alakították ki.
This pillow is contoured to support your neck.
The plastic was heated and contoured into a new shape.
The builder contoured the garden to match the slope.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *contour* when *cut* or *draw* is better. *Contour* means to shape something to follow a curve, not simply to remove material or to make a line.
Význam
to shape to follow curves
Kolokace
contoured to fit
|contour the land
|contour the road
|contoured seat
|contour the edges
|contour the surface
Synonyma
shape (Very general; does not specifically suggest following a curve or outline the way *contour* does.)
|
mold (Suggests forming something, often by pressure or a form; *contour* emphasizes the resulting curve or outline.)
Antonyma
flatten (Means to make something flat, removing curves and contours.)
Témata
design
|engineering
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definice
To shape something so that it fits a curved line or surface.
To shape or form something so that it follows a particular curve or outline, often for comfort or appearance.
SLOVESO
B2
7
kontúroz
B2
Vzorec užití:
to contour [part of face]
She contoured her cheekbones to make her face look slimmer.
Kontúrozta az arccsontját, hogy keskenyebbnek tűnjön az arca.
The makeup artist showed him how to contour his nose very lightly.
A sminkes megmutatta neki, hogyan kontúrozza nagyon finoman az orrát.
I only contour my jawline when I’m going to a special event.
They contoured and highlighted her face for the photo shoot.
If you over‑contour your face, it can look too sharp on camera.
Učební příklady
I don’t know how to contour my face.
Nem tudom, hogyan kontúrozzam az arcomat.
She contoured her nose with a dark color.
Sötét színnel kontúrozta az orrát.
First, put on foundation, then contour your cheeks.
He learned to contour his jawline from a video.
You can contour your face to make it look thinner.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *I contour my eyes* when they mean *I use eye shadow*; in everyday beauty talk, *contour* usually refers to shaping the face (cheeks, nose, jawline), not regular eye makeup.
Význam
to use makeup to shape the face
Kolokace
contour your cheekbones
|contour the nose
|contour the jawline
|contour and highlight
|lightly contour
|heavily contoured
Synonyma
shade (General term for making areas darker; *contour* is the specific beauty technique to reshape the look of the face.)
Antonyma
highlight (In makeup, means to make areas lighter and brighter, which is the opposite step to darkening them with contour.)
Témata
fashion
|daily life
|beauty
|body
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definice
To put dark makeup on some parts of your face to change how the shape of your face looks.
To apply dark cosmetic products to specific areas of the face to create shadows so that its shape looks more defined or different.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
contour
IPA
GB/kˈɑntˌʊɹ/
US/kˈɑntˌʊɹ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - tour (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: contour
- Plural: contours
Verb
- Base: contour
- 3rd Person Singular: contours
- Present Participle: contouring
- Past: contoured
Příbuzná slova
Forms
contours
noun
contouring
verb
contoured
verb
Related words
outline
noun B1
Výrazy
body contouring
1/bˈɑdi kˈɑntˈɔɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
cosmetic reshaping of the body
Medical or beauty treatments that change or improve the shape of the body.
Příklady
- The clinic offers several non‑surgical body contouring options.
- Body contouring is often done after major weight loss to remove extra skin.
contour line
1/kˈɑntˌʊɹ lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
map line for land height
A line on a map that shows land that is all the same height.
Příklady
- Every contour line on this map stands for 50 meters of height.
- The contour lines are very close together where the mountain is steep.
contour map
1/kˈɑntˌʊɹ mˈæp/
fixed phrase
technical
map showing land height with lines
A map that uses many contour lines to show how high or low the land is.
Příklady
- The hikers studied a contour map before planning their route.
- A contour map makes it easy to see where the hills and valleys are.
facial contouring
1/fˈeɪʃəl kˈɑntˈɔɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
makeup technique to shape the face
A way of using makeup to make the face look thinner, sharper, or a different shape by adding dark and light colors.
Příklady
- Facial contouring has become very popular on social media.
- The workshop teaches basic facial contouring for everyday makeup.
melodic contour
1/məlˈɑdɪk kˈɑntˌʊɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
shape of a melody’s pitch
The way the notes in a tune go up and down.
Příklady
- The simple melodic contour makes this song easy to sing.
- Music students were asked to draw the melodic contour of the phrase.