skyline

英 [ˈskaɪlaɪn]

美 [ˈskaɪlaɪn]

n.  (建筑物、树、山等在天空映衬下的)轮廓线

复数：skylines　过去分词：skylined　

TEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.12103 / COCA.9513

牛津词典

noun

• （建筑物、树、山等在天空映衬下的）轮廓线
  the outline of buildings, trees, hills, etc. seen against the sky
  1. the New York skyline
     纽约的空中轮廓线

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT (建筑物在天空映衬下的)轮廓线,天际线
  The skylineis the line or shape that is formed where the sky meets buildings or the land.
  1. The village church dominates the skyline.
     乡村教堂在天空映衬下的轮廓非常醒目。

英英释义

noun

• the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
  Synonym:horizonapparent horizonvisible horizonsensible horizon
• the outline of objects seen against the sky

双语例句

• The new building would damage the city's unique skyline.
  这个新建筑会破坏这个城市独特的空中轮廓线。
• Each new tower has redefined the much-photographed Shanghai skyline.
  每座新大楼的落成都会重新勾画上海美不胜收的地平线。
• This has resulted in a repetitive, boxy roof shape in the Los Angeles skyline.
  这导致各种大同小异、四四方方的屋顶，占据了洛杉矶的天际线。
• In the background, the ultra-modern high rises and western-style shopping malls crowd the skyline.
  远处天际边是超现代的高楼大厦和西式风格的购物广场。
• If new buildings are constructed, how do you think new york's skyline should look?
  如果新的建筑要被建造，你认为纽约标志性的建筑应该是什么的？
• The skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles.
  甚至在几英里之外都可清晰地辨别出地平线。
• I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time.
  我有生第一次看到了曼哈顿高楼耸立的景色。
• On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time and I stared in astonishment at the famous skyscrapers and their man-made beauty.
  在路上，我第一次看到了曼哈顿的天际线，惊讶凝视着著名摩天大楼和他们的人造秀丽。
• The Empire State building is a famous landmark on the New York skyline.
  帝国大厦是纽约高楼大厦中着名的地面标志物。
• She pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline and told me a story.
  她指着地平线远处最古老的建筑并且给我讲了一个故事。