bas-relief

/ˌbæs rɪˈliːf/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌbæs rɪˈliːf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌbä-ri-ˈlēf ˌbas-, ˌbās-; ˈbä-ri-ˌlēf, ˈbas-, ˈbās-/ (ame, mw)

bas-relief — noun

1. a kind of sculpture made by carving figures into a flat surface so they rise onl

1.名詞C1
釋義

a kind of sculpture made by carving figures into a flat surface so they rise only a little from it, or a piece made in this style

例句

The museum displayed a bas-relief of farmers carrying heavy baskets.

collocation: bas-relief of [scene]

Nellie sketched the temple's bas-relief before the tour group moved on.

同義詞
  • relief

    broader term that also includes deeper carving that projects more strongly

  • low relief

    near-technical synonym that emphasizes the shallow depth

  • carving

    much broader word for cut or shaped decoration, not only this shallow style

文法句型

a bas-relief of + person / animal / scene

用法筆記

Usually used for carving that stays attached to a wall, door, or panel, unlike a statue that stands free on all sides.

常見錯誤

❌The bronze statue in the garden is a bas-relief.
✅The carved scene on the stone wall is a bas-relief.
💡A bas-relief stays attached to a flat background instead of standing free.
❌The painted flower above the door is a bas-relief.
✅The carved flower above the door is a bas-relief.
💡A bas-relief is shaped so it projects from the surface, not simply painted on it.