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 pro·file /ˈproˌfaɪl/
 側面,輪廓,人物素描(vt.)描繪…輪廓,評論人物

 pro·file /ˈproˌfaɪl/ 名詞
 剖面,外形,輪廓

 profile
 基本資料;外形;側錄

 profile
 設定檔 外形 輪廓

 Pro·file n.
 1. An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple.
 2. Paint & Sculp. A human head represented sidewise, or in a side view; the side face or half face.
 3. (a) Arch. A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of moldings and the like. (b) Civil Engin. A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc.
 Profile paper Civil Engin., paper ruled with vertical and horizontal lines forming small oblong rectangles, adapted for drawing profiles.

 Pro·file, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profiled p. pr. & vb. n. Profiling]
 1. to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an architectural member.
 2. Mech. To shape the outline of an object by passing a cutter around it.
 Profiling machine, a jigging machine.
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 profile
      n 1: an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the
           extent to which something exhibits various
           characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a
           psychological profile of serial killers"
      2: a side view representation of an object (especially a human
         face)
      3: biographical sketch
      4: degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does
         not have sufficient visibility to win an election"; "he
         prefers a low profile" [syn: visibility]
      5: a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the
         different horizons or layers
      v 1: write about; "The author of this article profiles a famous
           painter"
      2: represent in profile, by drawing or painting