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单词 alto relief
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Definition of alto relief in English:

alto relief

noun ˌaltəʊ rɪˈliːf

  • 1A work in high relief; a sculpture, carving, moulding, etc., in which the shapes project from the plane surface to at least half their actual depth in the round.

  • 2As a mass noun: such sculpture, carving, etc.; = "alto-relievo". Frequently in "in alto relief".

Origin

Mid 18th century. Alteration of alto-relievo, after relief, bas-relief.

Definition of alto relief in US English:

alto relief

nounˌaltəʊ rɪˈliːf

  • 1A work in high relief; a sculpture, carving, moulding, etc., in which the shapes project from the plane surface to at least half their actual depth in the round.

  • 2As a mass noun: such sculpture, carving, etc.; = "alto-relievo". Frequently in "in alto relief".

Origin

Mid 18th century. Alteration of alto-relievo, after relief, bas-relief.
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