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Definition
Streamlined; a design that minimizes aerodynamic drag, typically featuring smooth, rounded curves.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe industrial designs that prioritize aerodynamics or aesthetic smoothness. It implies a sense of speed and modernity, often appearing in contexts involving vehicles, high-end electronics, or sports equipment. Unlike purely descriptive words for shape, it carries a technical connotation of efficiency and reduced drag.
Examples
The shell of this sports car has a streamlined design.
Do you think this mouse is streamlined?
Related words
Common phrases
streamlined design
streamlined car body
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
