| 单词 | cameo |
| 释义 | cameo (once / 4349 pages) n If your friend gives you a piece of jewelry that has a raised carving of a face in profile showing all the curves and shapes, that’s called a cameo. Often used to show a person’s head in profile, a cameo typically has two layers of color: one color for the subject and another one for the background. The detail is depicted not by color or shades but instead by the raised design, which is called a relief. A cameo is typically used for a piece of jewelry, such as a ring or a brooch, and it has an ornate, old-fashioned quality. You may have seen this type of jewelry depicted in Victorian paintings or possibly worn by your great grandmother. WORD FAMILYcameo: cameos USAGE EXAMPLESThat was a mere cameo compared to her passionate and meticulous work in “20th Century Women,” a movie that truly revolves around her. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) But because his character is dying, his appearance amounts to little more than an extended cameo. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) Ms. Baez may be most familiar to younger listeners today for her cameo at a Taylor Swift concert last year. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) n engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) Hyper anaglyph anything carved in low relief |
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