outline
- n. 輪廓;大綱;概要;略圖
- vt. 概述;略述;描畫…輪廓
詞態(tài)變化
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中文詞源
out-,向外,line,線,輪廓。引申詞義概述。
英英釋意
- 1. the line that appears to bound an object
- 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
- 3. a schematic or preliminary plan
英文詞源
- outline (n.)
- 1660s, "lines by which a figure is delineated," from out + line (v.). Meaning "rough draft in words" is from 1759.
- outline (v.)
- 1790, "to draw in outline," from outline (n.). Meaning "to describe in general terms" is from 1855. Related: Outlined; outlining.
同義詞辨析
draft, outline, diagram, plot, sketch, blueprint
這些詞既可作動(dòng)詞也可作名詞用,作動(dòng)詞時(shí)均有"繪制"之意;作名詞時(shí)都含"草圖"之意。
draft: 用作動(dòng)詞時(shí)指按準(zhǔn)確比例設(shè)計(jì)或打樣;作名詞時(shí)專指精確的草圖或草案。
outline: 主要給出事物要點(diǎn)或輪廓,強(qiáng)調(diào)簡(jiǎn)化了的整體。
diagram: 側(cè)重指用圖形、圖表等來(lái)說(shuō)明。
plot: 可與draft和diagram換用,但側(cè)重于表示具體的點(diǎn)、面、部分或目標(biāo),從而使相互關(guān)系以及和整體的關(guān)系得以明確。
sketch: 指用圖、模型或語(yǔ)言描述來(lái)表示某一事物的整體情況。
blueprint: 主要指繪制藍(lán)圖或制定綱領(lǐng)或規(guī)劃。這個(gè)詞引申用來(lái)指詳細(xì)而具體的行動(dòng)計(jì)劃。
form, figure, shape, outline
這些名詞均有"形式"或"外形"之意。
form: 最普通用詞,含義廣,既可指客觀物體的外形,又可用于抽象概念的"形"。
figure: 指輪廓、外形,尤指體態(tài),相貌或身體。
shape: 通常指由線和面所圍成的外觀上的形,側(cè)重立體形狀。
outline: 指任何形狀的輪廓線。
summary, abstract, digest, outline, resume
這些名詞均含"摘要,概要,概括"之意。
summary: 普通用詞,指將書籍或文章等的內(nèi)容,用寥寥數(shù)語(yǔ)作簡(jiǎn)明扼要的說(shuō)明。
abstract: 指論文、書籍等正文前的內(nèi)容摘要,尤指學(xué)術(shù)論文或法律文件的研究提要。
digest: 側(cè)重對(duì)原文融匯貫通,重新謀篇布局,以簡(jiǎn)明扼要的語(yǔ)言,簡(jiǎn)短篇幅成文,展現(xiàn)原作精華。
outline: 指配以釋議文字的提綱。
resume: 源于潔語(yǔ),與summary極相近,通常可互換使用。
考試真題
- There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisation of the policies outlined in the agreement if we are to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.
出自-2016年12月閱讀原文
- But we have never built a?spreadsheet?(電子數(shù)據(jù)表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders.
出自-2011年12月閱讀原文
- The outline of the changes needed is clear.
出自-2010年12月閱讀原文
- After outlining the main points she would cover, she assured the audience that she would be happy to answer questions at the end of her presentation.
出自-2012年12月聽(tīng)力原文
- After that I'll outline the new company's structures and who's going where.
2019年6月六級(jí)真題(第二套)聽(tīng)力 Section A
- So what's the outline of the presentation?
2019年6月六級(jí)真題(第二套)聽(tīng)力 Section A
詞組搭配
in outline
in broad terms
大致上,扼要地
the plan has been agreed in outline.
該計(jì)劃總體上已達(dá)成一致看法。
實(shí)用場(chǎng)景例句
- We outlined our proposals to the committee.
- 我們向委員會(huì)提綱挈領(lǐng)地講了講我們的提案。
牛津詞典
- They saw the huge building outlined against the sky.
- 他們看見(jiàn)了在天空的映襯下那座巨大建筑的輪廓。
牛津詞典
- This is a brief outline of the events.
- 這就是事件的簡(jiǎn)要情況。
牛津詞典
- You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay.
- 你應(yīng)該為文章草擬個(gè)計(jì)劃或提綱。
牛津詞典
- The book describes in outline the main findings of the research.
- 本書扼要敘述了主要的研究結(jié)果。
牛津詞典
- an outline agreement/proposal
- 協(xié)議 / 建議綱要
牛津詞典
- At last we could see the dim outline of an island.
- 我們終于能看到一小島朦朧的輪廓了。
牛津詞典
- an outline map/sketch
- 略圖;草圖
牛津詞典
- She drew the figures in outline .
- 她簡(jiǎn)略地勾勒出人物的輪廓。
牛津詞典
- The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image...
- 市長(zhǎng)概述了他整頓市容的計(jì)劃。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
- 本書概括的一些方法僅供參考。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- Following is an outline of the survey findings...
- 以下是調(diào)查結(jié)果概要。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
- 國(guó)務(wù)卿對(duì)提議進(jìn)行了簡(jiǎn)要的概述。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there...
- 高懸的燈光映照出里茲飯店的輪廓。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
- 星空之上映襯出美景。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
- 他只能看見(jiàn)球門柱模糊的輪廓。
柯林斯高階英語(yǔ)詞典
- Second chapter outline enterprise knowledge management strategy rationale and implementation knowledge management five big links.
- 第二章概述企業(yè)知識(shí)管理戰(zhàn)略的理論基礎(chǔ)和實(shí)施知識(shí)管理的五大環(huán)節(jié).
期刊摘選
- Then after getting all the settings right complete the outline drawing by looking at the reference.
- 在所有的設(shè)置完成后,對(duì)著參考圖畫出輪廓線.
期刊摘選
- Use the Agenda list to outline topics and a timeline for your meeting.
- 使用“議程”列表概述會(huì)議的議題和議程表.
期刊摘選
- He has only been able to trace out the outline of the plan, without any details.
- 他只能提出這一計(jì)劃的要點(diǎn), 拿不出任何細(xì)節(jié).
《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
- Draw an outline before you fill in the details.
- 先畫個(gè)輪廓,再畫細(xì)部.
《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
- The outline of the mountain in the distance is dim.
- 遠(yuǎn)處山脈的輪廓隱隱約約.
《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
- Night fell, but the outline of the factory buildings was still discernible.
- 夜幕降臨了, 但廠房還能看見(jiàn)個(gè)輪廓.
《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
- First make an outline, and then fill in the content.
- 先搭好架子, 再充實(shí)內(nèi)容.
《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
- Make an outline before trying to write a composition.
- 寫作文之前先寫個(gè)提綱.
《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》