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Chinese dictionary
v.serve as a foil to; provide a background (for something)
绿叶衬托着红花。
The green leaves set off the red flowers.
这件时装把她的身段衬托得更加优美。
The fashion sets her figure off to advantage.
反面角色更能衬托出英雄人物的高大。
Villainous roles serve as a foil to the greatness of the heroes.
浓密的头发衬托着她的脸庞。
A dense mass of hair framed her face.
夜空衬托出树木的轮廓。
The night sky sets off the outline of the trees.