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skyline

/ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/

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noun

Горизонт

(earth sciences) The line at which the earth and sky meet.

Examples :

"From the top of the hill, we could see a clear skyline where the land met the sky. "

С вершины холма мы могли видеть четкий горизонт, где земля встречалась с небом.

geology geography appearance environment

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noun

Горизонт города, силуэт города

The horizontal silhouette of a city or building against the sky.

Examples :

"From the window, we could see the city's skyline, a beautiful mix of tall buildings against the blue sky. "

Из окна мы могли видеть горизонт города, красивое сочетание высоких зданий на фоне голубого неба.

architecture building appearance area

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noun

Траектория движения, силуэт

A path of movement, especially military movement, producing a silhouette above terrain features visible from the location of likely observers.

Examples :

"The military's advance across the mountains created a clear skyline, easily visible from the nearby village. "

Продвижение военных через горы создало четкий силуэт, хорошо видимый из близлежащей деревни.

military geography architecture

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noun

Обзор, краткое содержание

A panel on the front page of a newspaper outlining some of the features to be found inside.

Examples :

"The newspaper's skyline highlighted a story about the school play and a new exhibit at the art museum. "

Обзор газеты выделил историю о школьном спектакле и новой выставке в художественном музее.

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verb

Вырисовывать силуэт на фоне неба

To outline something against the sky.

Examples :

"The mountains skyline the distant city. "

Горы вырисовывают силуэт далекого города на фоне неба.

appearance architecture environment