verb · to set off or throw into relief through contrast; to accentuate a specific feature or mood

这篇小说通过侧面描写，烘染出主角孤独的内心世界。

verb · a painting technique involving shading and coloring to create a three-dimensional effect

画家用淡墨在山石边缘进行烘染，增强了画面的立体感。