释义 |
script I. \ˈskript\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin scriptum thing written, from neuter of scriptus, past participle of scribere to write — more at scribe 1. a. : something written : text < ancient philosophers whose scripts they had diligently studied — Erwin Schrödinger > b. : an original or principal instrument or document (as a will or codicil) when executed with copies or a copy when the original is lost c. (1) : manuscript 2 (2) : the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or radio or television broadcast; specifically : the typescript or mimeographed or published text of a stage play, screenplay, or radio or television broadcast 2. a. : a printed letter similar to a handwritten letter — sometimes used of letters that join each other and thereby distinguished from cursive b. : written characters : handwriting < drew a sheet of paper to him and began to cover it with his thin irritable script — Ngaio Marsh > < some of the letters were printed capitals, others were in script — E.D.Radin > c. : a set of characters used in writing one or more languages : alphabet < written in a script which consists entirely of consonants — T.H.Gaster > II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) 1. : to prepare a script for < has his program scripted, though eventually he plans to work into an ad-lib routine — Newsweek > 2. : to prepare a script from : adapt for the stage, screen, or broadcasting < script a novel into a movie > III. abbreviation scriptural; scripture IV. transitive verb : to provide carefully considered details for (as a plan of action) < an event carefully scripted to attract attention > |