1. An outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side. 外形、轮廓、侧面像

Example:

The guy turned slightly and Rika managed to catch his side profile.

I have been told that my side profile is less rotund.

2. A short article giving a description of a person or organization.描绘、简介

Example:

His most recent feature article was a profile of Elaine Pagels in the November 2004 issue.

I was reading this Guardian article on customer profiles of supermarket shoppers, and it got me thinking about my own habits.

3. The extent to which a person or organization attracts public notice.姿态

Example:

Low profile低姿态

High profile高调

Cam Walker, FoE's national liaison officer, discussed the need to raise the public profile of the environmental movement's victories.

4. A graphical or other representation of information relating to particular characteristics of something, recorded in quantified form.信息图形化或其他表现方式（概貌、档案）

Example:

An analysis of this information helps create a profile of behavioral characteristics required for the position.