Definition of paint-by-numbers in English:

paint-by-numbers

adjective

1(of a child's picture) marked out in advance into sections which are numbered according to the colour to be used.
Example sentencesExamples
- And while you've seen it before, it's seldom been done this well; even a paint-by-numbers picture can be a work of art if the artist does a careful job colouring within the lines.
- The photograph was full of dappled light and shade, and I wanted to capture it, so my sketch was very busy, like one of those old paint-by-numbers kits.
- We were told by one of the docents that the artists had drawn the figures beforehand, and then filled them in like a paint-by-numbers picture; color by color; all the orange first, and then the blue, and so on, until all were complete.
- Sadly, a close examination of this portrait reveals paint-by-numbers outlines faintly detectable behind the color and texture of Callahan's unique baritone.
- But then, I'll look at a paint-by-numbers picture of a little kid, and it'll warm and comfort me.
1. 1.1 Denoting something mechanical or formulaic rather than imaginative or natural.
  a paint-by-numbers way to feel or act
  Example sentencesExamples
  Analysts estimate it will take at least three years before a paint-by-numbers guide on how to implement radio systems will emerge, says Hudson.
  Focusing on your core allows you to develop and refine your own technique, it is not a step-by-step or paint-by-numbers approach.
  So please, let's stop buying reproductions of paint-by-numbers singing butlers and start having the guts to fill our own houses with art that's intelligent, challenging and truly in tune with the spirit of the age.
  Some people might describe that as well-honed natural flow, whereas I think of it being cliche-ridden, paint-by-numbers rubbish.
  Heaven forbid that any of his scenes not be composed with a formal stateliness, or that his cinematography not stick absolutely to a paint-by-numbers colour scheme.
  The results may resemble Pollocks or Stills from a distance, but the smooth, even surfaces suggest a paint-by-numbers version of Abstract Expressionism.
  It's not difficult to identify the central problem with Duets: none of the relationships, which are developed in a perfunctory, paint-by-numbers fashion, are remotely credible.
  Some are genuinely funny, and Dante does poke fun at the paint-by-numbers approach of many contemporary films.
  The rest of the songs aren't quite absolute parallels, but they sound absolutely and uncomfortably familiar anyway due to their paint-by-numbers chord sequences and well-worn lyrical subject matter about life on the road.
  There's very little character development, and what little there is is wasted upon the paint-by-numbers story.
  This isn't a paint-by-numbers deal either, with adults coddling the young theatre folk.
  The movie's so precious, so obviously delighted by its paint-by-numbers quirkiness, it's actually embarrassing to watch.
  We're just looking for a world where characters behave like real people and not like slaves of an idiotic, paint-by-numbers plot.
  Otherwise, the paint-by-numbers script is about as hard to follow as a turtle trying to cross an empty street.
  The earnestness offends - it's not believable because it's a paint-by-numbers concoction of standard themes.
  If you do this paint-by-numbers style of music, then audiences will smell that out and think you're a fraud.
  This movie wasn't great art - in fact, it wasn't even close to being a paint-by-numbers set.
  The crowd diligently sang along, going through the paint-by-numbers motions with their onstage idols.
  This is strictly paint-by-numbers screenwriting.
  The final outcome is a festive, paint-by-numbers Abstract Expressionism, a gimmick made thoroughly improvisatory and formalities made endearingly licentious, all of it as if for the first time.

单词	paint-by-numbers
释义	Definition of paint-by-numbers in English: paint-by-numbers adjective 1(of a child's picture) marked out in advance into sections which are numbered according to the colour to be used. Example sentencesExamples And while you've seen it before, it's seldom been done this well; even a paint-by-numbers picture can be a work of art if the artist does a careful job colouring within the lines. The photograph was full of dappled light and shade, and I wanted to capture it, so my sketch was very busy, like one of those old paint-by-numbers kits. We were told by one of the docents that the artists had drawn the figures beforehand, and then filled them in like a paint-by-numbers picture; color by color; all the orange first, and then the blue, and so on, until all were complete. Sadly, a close examination of this portrait reveals paint-by-numbers outlines faintly detectable behind the color and texture of Callahan's unique baritone. But then, I'll look at a paint-by-numbers picture of a little kid, and it'll warm and comfort me. 1.1 Denoting something mechanical or formulaic rather than imaginative or natural. a paint-by-numbers way to feel or act Example sentencesExamples Analysts estimate it will take at least three years before a paint-by-numbers guide on how to implement radio systems will emerge, says Hudson. Focusing on your core allows you to develop and refine your own technique, it is not a step-by-step or paint-by-numbers approach. So please, let's stop buying reproductions of paint-by-numbers singing butlers and start having the guts to fill our own houses with art that's intelligent, challenging and truly in tune with the spirit of the age. Some people might describe that as well-honed natural flow, whereas I think of it being cliche-ridden, paint-by-numbers rubbish. Heaven forbid that any of his scenes not be composed with a formal stateliness, or that his cinematography not stick absolutely to a paint-by-numbers colour scheme. The results may resemble Pollocks or Stills from a distance, but the smooth, even surfaces suggest a paint-by-numbers version of Abstract Expressionism. It's not difficult to identify the central problem with Duets: none of the relationships, which are developed in a perfunctory, paint-by-numbers fashion, are remotely credible. Some are genuinely funny, and Dante does poke fun at the paint-by-numbers approach of many contemporary films. The rest of the songs aren't quite absolute parallels, but they sound absolutely and uncomfortably familiar anyway due to their paint-by-numbers chord sequences and well-worn lyrical subject matter about life on the road. There's very little character development, and what little there is is wasted upon the paint-by-numbers story. This isn't a paint-by-numbers deal either, with adults coddling the young theatre folk. The movie's so precious, so obviously delighted by its paint-by-numbers quirkiness, it's actually embarrassing to watch. We're just looking for a world where characters behave like real people and not like slaves of an idiotic, paint-by-numbers plot. Otherwise, the paint-by-numbers script is about as hard to follow as a turtle trying to cross an empty street. The earnestness offends - it's not believable because it's a paint-by-numbers concoction of standard themes. If you do this paint-by-numbers style of music, then audiences will smell that out and think you're a fraud. This movie wasn't great art - in fact, it wasn't even close to being a paint-by-numbers set. The crowd diligently sang along, going through the paint-by-numbers motions with their onstage idols. This is strictly paint-by-numbers screenwriting. The final outcome is a festive, paint-by-numbers Abstract Expressionism, a gimmick made thoroughly improvisatory and formalities made endearingly licentious, all of it as if for the first time.
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