profile
/ˈprəʊfaɪl/ · /ˈproʊfaɪl/
CEFR level B2Topic ArtsWord #4102 in the learning path
侧面；侧面轮廓
Definitions
n. The outline of a face or object seen from the side.
侧面；侧面轮廓
n. A short description of someone's life, work, or characteristics.
简介；概况
n. The amount of public attention someone or something receives.
公众关注度
Example
She drew her grandfather's profile with a soft pencil.
她用软铅笔画出了祖父的侧面轮廓。
Public exhibitions can raise the profile of local artists and attract visitors to smaller towns.
公共展览能提高当地艺术家的知名度，并吸引游客前往小城镇。
Collocations
- in profile
- a detailed profile
- raise the profile of
- keep a low profile
Word family
- profile (v.)
- profiling (n.)
Usage tip
in profile指呈侧面；a high profile指高关注度。
FAQ
- What does profile mean?
- The outline of a face or object seen from the side. A short description of someone's life, work, or characteristics. The amount of public attention someone or something receives.
- How is profile pronounced?
- UK /ˈprəʊfaɪl/, US /ˈproʊfaɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
