English Dictionary

retouch

/ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ/

verb

(transitive) To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws. / (transitive) To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.

I need to retouch this photo before I can post it.

意味（1）

(transitive) To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

For time ſhall with his ready pencil ſtand; / Retouch your figures with his ripening hand; / Mellow your colors, and imbrown the teint; / Add every grace, which time alone can grant; / To future ages ſhall your fame convey, / And give more beauties than he takes away.

意味（2）

(transitive) To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.

意味（3）

(archaeology) To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.