衬托 (chèn tuō) — to set off (by contrast), to serve as a foil, to enhance by contrast

Définition

To set off or enhance one thing by contrasting it with another (e.g. a background that makes the subject stand out). Compare 烘托, which is a near-synonym used more for atmosphere and mood.

verb
to set off (by contrast)to serve as a foilto enhance by contrast

Exemples

  • 衬托
    Zhè jiàn hēi qún zi néng chèn tuō chū tā de bái liǎn.
    This black dress can set off her fair face.
  • 衬托
    Zài lǜ cǎo de chèn tuō xià, hóng huā gèng piào liang le.
    Under the contrast of the green grass, the red flowers look even more beautiful.
  • 衬托
    Tā de yōu mò chèn tuō le tā de yán sù.
    His humor sets off her seriousness.
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