How do you use "portrait" in a sentence?

The gallery has a stunning portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. The book paints a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. She had her portrait taken for the company website.

portrait

Q: What does "portrait" mean?

A painting, photo, or drawing of a person; a description A portrait is a painting, photograph, or drawing of a person, typically showing only the face and shoulders. It can also mean a detailed description or representation of something. 'Portrait mode' in phones refers to vertical orientation. A 'portrait' in writing vividly depicts a person, place, or situation.

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Meaning: A painting, photo, or drawing of a person; a description

肖像，人物描写

retrato, descripción

肖像画、人物描写

초상화, 인물 묘사

A portrait is a painting, photograph, or drawing of a person, typically showing only the face and shoulders. It can also mean a detailed description or representation of something. 'Portrait mode' in phones refers to vertical orientation. A 'portrait' in writing vividly depicts a person, place, or situation.

Portrait是一幅描绘人物的绘画、照片或素描，通常只显示脸部和肩膀。它也可以指对某事物的详细描述或表现。手机中的'肖像模式'指的是垂直方向。写作中的'portrait'生动地描绘一个人、地方或情况。

Un retrato es una pintura, fotografía o dibujo de una persona, que típicamente muestra solo la cara y los hombros. También puede significar una descripción o representación detallada de algo. El 'modo retrato' en los teléfonos se refiere a la orientación vertical. Un 'retrato' por escrito describe vívidamente a una persona, lugar o situación.

Portraitは、人物の絵画、写真、または素描で、通常は顔と肩だけを示します。また、何かの詳細な説明や表現を意味することもあります。携帯電話の「ポートレートモード」は縦向きを指します。文章における「portrait」は、人物、場所、または状況を生き生きと描写します。

portrait는 사람의 회화, 사진, 또는 그림으로, 보통 얼굴과 어깨만 보여줍니다. 무언가에 대한 상세한 묘사나 표현을 의미하기도 합니다. 휴대전화의 '세로 모드'는 세로 방향을 가리킵니다. 글에서의 'portrait'는 인물, 장소, 또는 상황을 생생하게 그려냅니다.

Examples

The gallery has a stunning portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
画廊里有一幅伊丽莎白一世令人惊叹的肖像画。
La galería tiene un impresionante retrato de la Reina Isabel I.
そのギャラリーにはエリザベス1世の素晴らしい肖像画があります。
그 갤러리에는 엘리자베스 1세의 멋진 초상화가 있습니다.
The book paints a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England.
这本书生动地描绘了维多利亚时代英格兰的生活。
El libro pinta un vívido retrato de la vida en la Inglaterra victoriana.
その本はヴィクトリア朝イングランドの生活を生き生きと描いています。
그 책은 빅토리아 시대 영국의 생활을 생생하게 묘사하고 있습니다.
She had her portrait taken for the company website.
她为公司网站拍了肖像照。
Ella se hizo un retrato para el sitio web de la empresa.
彼女は会社のウェブサイト用に肖像写真を撮ってもらいました。
그녀는 회사 웹사이트용으로 초상 사진을 찍었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'portrait', originally past participle of Old French 'portraire' (to draw, depict), from Latin 'protrahere' (to draw forth), combining 'pro-' (forth) + 'trahere' (to draw).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Old French 'portraire' meaning 'to draw forth.' Originally, a portrait was meant to capture and draw out the essence of a person's character - not just their physical appearance, but their inner nature as well.