outline noun ⇨shape (the outline of an island)⇨summary (an outline of the events)outline
verb
outline ♦︎ set sth out ♦︎ lay sth out ♦︎ sketchThese words all mean to give a description of the main points or facts of sth in writing or speech.這些詞均表示概述、闡明。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch sth for sb◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch a plan / programme◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch the details◆to outline / set out / lay out sth carefully / clearly◆to outline / set out / lay out / sketch sth briefly / simply■outline [transitive] to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth概述;略述◆We outlined our proposals to the committee.我們向委員會提綱挈領地講了我們的提案。◆Let me briefly outline what we are trying to achieve.讓我來簡略地講一下我們想要達到什麽目標。 see also outline ⇨ summarynoun■ˌset sth ˈout
phrasal verb
(setting, set, set)to present ideas, facts, a plan or an argument in an organized way in speech or writing(有條理地)陳述,闡明◆He set out his objections to the plan.他陳述了他對這個計劃的反對意見。■ˌlay sth ˈout
phrasal verb
(laid, laid) (especially NAmE) to set sth out(有條理地)陳述,闡明◆All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract.所有條款在合同中已清楚列明。NOTE辨析 Set sth out or lay sth out?These words have the same meaning: set sth out is used in both British and American English; lay sth out is used especially in American English and is slightly more informal than set sth out.這兩個短語意思相同:set sth out用於英式和美式英語中均可;lay sth out尤用於美式英語,較set sth out稍非正式。■sketch [transitive] to give a general description of sth, giving only the basic facts概述;簡述◆She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem.她簡要叙述了解決問題的計劃。 see also sketch ⇨ summarynounNOTE辨析 Outline or sketch?When you outline a plan or details, you give sb the main points involved. When you sketch a plan or details, you give a quick and basic description. * outline指陳述計劃或詳情的要點,sketch指快速地對計劃或詳情作出基本描述。
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