| 单词 | outline |
| 释义 | outline —outline /ˈaʊt.laɪn/ noun [C] (DESCRIPTION) ► B2 a description of the main facts about something: » If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed.» Some novelists start by writing an outline (= plan of the main points of the story).Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingnoun [C] (SHAPE) C2 the main shape or edge of something, without any details: » She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesin outlineF0 as a shape with an edge but without any details: » The mountain was visible only in outline as the light faded.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapes• • • Extra Examples:» Underneath the hospital blankets I could see the outline of her poor wasted body.» The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.—outline /ˈaʊt.laɪn/verb [T] (DESCRIBE) ↑Verb Endings for outline ► B2 to give the main facts about something: » At the interview she outlined what I would be doing.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingverb [T] (DRAW SHAPE) ↑Verb Endings for outline ► F0 to draw the main shape or edge of something: » The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» Michael Davis has prepared a memorandum outlining our need for an additional warehouse.» The progress of religious reforms is outlined in a separate chapter.» The scheme outlined in Mr Smith's speech has the support of the committee.» The introduction outlines the content each chapter.» She spent ten minutes outlining the main features of the scheme. |
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