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outline verb
⇨ outlineoutline 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 ⇨ summary noun ■ 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 ⇨ summary noun NOTE 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。 shape noun shape ♦︎ figure ♦︎ form ♦︎ shadow ♦︎ outline ♦︎ profile ♦︎ silhouette ♦︎ line ♦︎ contourThese are all words for the physical form or appearance of sb/sth, especially the shape of the outer edges of sb/sth. 这些词均表示人或物体的体形、外形、轮廓。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in shape / form / outline / profile / silhouette◆a tall shape / figure / form / shadow / silhouette◆a slender shape / figure / form◆a black / dark shape / figure / shadow / outline / profile / silhouette◆a shadowy shape / figure / form / outline◆a ghostly shape / figure / form / shadow◆(a) sleek shape / outline / profile / lines◆(a) sharp outline / lines / contours◆to make out / see a shape / a figure / a form / an outline / a silhouette◆to trace a shape / an outline / the line / the contours■ shape [countable, uncountable] the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form; a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly 形状；外形；呈某种形状的事物；模糊的影子◆The building has a rectangular shape.这座建筑呈长方形。◆The pool was in the shape of a heart.游泳池呈心形。◆The island was originally circular in shape.这个岛原先为圆形。◆Candles come in all shapes and sizes.蜡烛有各种形状和尺寸。◆You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins.你可以根据鳍的形状来辨认这种鱼。◆This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape.这件旧T恤衫已经穿得完全走样了。■ figure [countable] the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly （远处的人的）轮廓；（隐约可见的）人影◆There before him stood a tall figure in black.站在他面前的是一个穿黑衣的高个子。 see also figure ⇨ body 1 ■ form [countable] the shape of sb/sth; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen 形状；体形；（模糊的）外形，人影◆Her slender form and graceful movements entranced him.她那苗条的身段和优雅的动作使他着迷。◆The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years.3万多年以来，人的体形没有多大变化。◆They made out a shadowy form in front of them.他们隐约看见前面有个模糊人影。 see also form ⇨ form noun 1 ■ shadow [countable] a dark shape that sb/sth's form makes on a surface, for example on the ground, when they are between the light and the surface 阴影；影子◆The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows.孩子们追逐着彼此的影子，玩得很开心。◆The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water.船帆在水面上投下一片影子。◆The shadows lengthened as the sun went down.随着太阳西下，影子越拉越长。 see also shadow ⇨ darkness ■ outline / /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ / [countable] the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details 轮廓（线）◆At last we could see the dim outline of an island.我们终于能看到一座小岛朦胧的轮廓了。 see also outline ⇨ summary ■ profile / /ˈprəʊfaɪl; NAmE ˈproʊfaɪl/ [countable] the outline of a person's face when you look from the side, not the front 面部的侧影；侧面轮廓◆He turned his head so his strong profile was facing the camera.他转过头去，于是他那轮廓清晰的侧影就正对着镜头了。◆The portrait shows her in profile.这幅画像展现了她的侧面轮廓。■ silhouette /ˌsɪluˈet/ / [countable, uncountable] the dark outline or shape of a person or object that you see against a light background; the shape of a person's body or an object （浅色背景衬托出的）暗色轮廓；（人的）体形；（物体的）形状◆The trees were black silhouettes against the pale sky.灰色天空映衬出树木的黑色轮廓。◆The mountains stood out in silhouette.群山的轮廓衬托了出来。◆The dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette.这件连衣裙的裁剪可以令你显得身段优美。■ line [countable] the edge, outline or shape of sth, especially sth that has been designed or created （尤指设计或创造出的物体的）边线，轮廓线，形体，形状◆With its sleek lines and powerful engine, the XK8 is the definition of a luxury sports car.XK8跑车线条流畅、动力强劲，堪称豪华跑车之典范。◆He traced the line of her jaw with his finger.他用手指抚摸她下巴的外缘。■ contour /ˈkɒntʊə(r); NAmE ˈkɑːntʊr/ [countable] (written) the outer edges of sth; the outline of its shape or form 外形；轮廓◆The road follows the natural contours of the coastline.这条路沿着海岸线的自然轮廓延伸。 summary noun summary ♦︎ outline ♦︎ overview ♦︎ sketch ♦︎ synopsis ♦︎ abstract ♦︎ rundownThese are all words for a short version of sth longer, especially a piece of writing or a discussion. 这些词均表示总结、概要、摘要。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a summary / an outline / an overview / a sketch / a synopsis / an abstract / a rundown of sth◆in summary / outline◆a brief summary / outline / overview / sketch / synopsis◆a quick / short / general summary / outline / overview◆a full summary / overview / rundown◆to give sb a summary / an outline / an overview / a sketch / a synopsis / a rundown◆to provide a summary / an outline / an overview / a sketch / a synopsis / an abstract■ summary [countable] a short statement that gives only the main points of sth, not the details 总结；概括；摘要◆The following is a summary of our conclusions.现将我们的几点结论综述如下。◆a news summary新闻摘要◆a two-page summary of a government report一份两页的政府报告摘要■ outline [countable] a description of the main facts or points involved in sth 概述；梗概◆This is a brief outline of the events.这就是事件的简要概括。◆The article describes in outline the main findings of the research.文章扼要叙述了主要的研究结果。 see also outline ⇨ outline verb , outline ⇨ shape noun ■ overview / /ˈəʊvəvjuː; NAmE ˈoʊvərvjuː/ [countable] a description or understanding of the main facts or points involved in sth 概述；概论；概况◆The second chapter will provide an overview of the issues involved.第二章将对相关议题作出概述。◆My main concern is to get an overview of the main environmental problems facing the area.我所关注的是简要了解该地区的主要环境问题。NOTE 辨析 Summary, outline or overview?A summary is always written or made after the full version of a text, discussion, etc. has been written or recorded; it may be read after, before or instead of reading the full text. An outline can be written or given before the full version is produced or worked out. * summary总是根据某个文本的全文或讨论等的记录写成，可能在全文之前、之后或代替全文朗读。outline可以在全文写作之前就已写成或给出◆You should draw up an outline for the essay before you start writing.你开始写这篇文章之前应该先写个大纲。◆The outline agreement about the country's transition to full democracy still has to be discussed at a multi-party forum.有关这个国家向完全民主化转变的协议纲要仍需在一次多党论坛上讨论。An overview is similar to an outline, but the emphasis is more on the fact that sb wants to look for general trends across a wide area, rather than that the details are still to be worked out. A summary or outline is given or provided by sb; an overview can be given, but a person may also get, take or gain an overview for themselves. * overview与outline相似，但更强调想在一个广大范围中寻找大概趋势，而不关注仍待给出的细节。summary或outline可与give或provide连用。overview可以是给出的，但也可以说get /take/gain an overview。 ■ sketch [countable] a short report or story that gives only basic details about sth 简报；速写；概述◆The first few pages give a biographical sketch of the author.开头几页是作者的生平简介。 see also sketch ⇨ outline verb ■ synopsis /sɪˈnɒpsɪs; NAmE sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/ (plural synopses /sɪˈnɒpsiːz/ / ) [countable] (rather formal) a summary of a piece of writing, especially a book or play （尤指书或剧本的）大纲，提要，概要，梗概◆The programme gave a complete synopsis of the play.演出说明书对这个话剧作了完整概述。■ abstract / /ˈæbstrækt/ / [countable] (rather formal or technical 术语) a short piece of writing containing the main ideas in a document, especially an official or academic one （尤指官方文件或学术文献的）摘要，概要◆Abstracts of about 300 words should be submittted to the conference committee who will decide which papers to accept.需向研讨会组委会提交大约300字的论文摘要，由他们决定哪些可以采用。■ rundown / /ˈrʌndaʊn/ / [countable, usually singular] (rather informal, especially spoken) an explanation or description of sth 解释；描述◆Shall I give you a brief rundown of each of the job applicants?需要我给你简单介绍一下每位求职者的情况吗？ |