English Dictionary

contour

/ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/

noun

An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape. / A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.

The contour of the mountain range was visible against the evening sky.

意味（1）

An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.

the low drag contour of a modern automobile

意味（2）

A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.

意味（3）

(linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.