Phrase
contour lines
等高线
contour lines is the plural of contour line.
a line on a map joining points of equal elevation or depth
- 1.
A line on a map through points of equal elevation, often height above sea level.
等高线
轮廓线；等值线
In use
On a topographic map, contour lines connect points of equal elevation.
The artist carefully traced the contour line of the vase before shading.
Hikers study contour lines to estimate the steepness of a trail.
a contour line on [map]
表示等高线在地图上的位置.
The contour lines on the topographic map show elevation changes.
地形图上的等高线显示海拔变化。
draw contour lines
The surveyor drew contour lines to represent the terrain.
测量员绘制等高线以表示地形。
contour line of [value]
This is the contour line of 100 meters.
这是一条100米的等高线。
Common mistakes
We need to draw the outlines of the mountain on the topographic map.We need to draw the contour lines of the mountain on the topographic map.
地形图上表示海拔的线称为等高线（contour lines），而outline指物体的轮廓线，不能用来表示海拔。应使用contour lines。
The contour line on this map is very close to each other.The contour lines on this map are very close to each other.
等高线通常有多条，因此应用复数形式contour lines，同时动词和代词也需相应改为复数。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- contour lines
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.