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.这些词均表示概述、阐明。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.我们向委员会提纲挈领地讲了我们的提案。◆Let me briefly outline what we are trying to achieve.让我来简略地讲一下我们想要达到什么目标。 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(有条理地)陈述,阐明◆He set out his objections to the plan.他陈述了他对这个计划的反对意见。■ˌlay sth ˈout
phrasal verb
(laid, laid) (especially NAmE) to set sth out(有条理地)陈述,阐明◆All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract.所有条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.这两个短语意思相同:set sth out用于英式和美式英语中均可;lay sth out尤用于美式英语,较set sth out稍非正式。■sketch [transitive] to give a general description of sth, giving only the basic facts概述;简述◆She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem.她简要叙述了解决问题的计划。 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指陈述计划或详情的要点,sketch指快速地对计划或详情作出基本描述。
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