outline
- n. 轮廓；大纲；概要；略图
- vt. 概述；略述；描画…轮廓
词态变化
助记提示
中文词源
out-,向外，line,线，轮廓。引申词义概述。
英英释意
- 1. the line that appears to bound an object
- 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
- 3. a schematic or preliminary plan
英文词源
- outline (n.)
- 1660s, "lines by which a figure is delineated," from out + line (v.). Meaning "rough draft in words" is from 1759.
- outline (v.)
- 1790, "to draw in outline," from outline (n.). Meaning "to describe in general terms" is from 1855. Related: Outlined; outlining.
同义词辨析
draft, outline, diagram, plot, sketch, blueprint
这些词既可作动词也可作名词用，作动词时均有"绘制"之意；作名词时都含"草图"之意。
draft： 用作动词时指按准确比例设计或打样；作名词时专指精确的草图或草案。
outline： 主要给出事物要点或轮廓，强调简化了的整体。
diagram： 侧重指用图形、图表等来说明。
plot： 可与draft和diagram换用，但侧重于表示具体的点、面、部分或目标，从而使相互关系以及和整体的关系得以明确。
sketch： 指用图、模型或语言描述来表示某一事物的整体情况。
blueprint： 主要指绘制蓝图或制定纲领或规划。这个词引申用来指详细而具体的行动计划。
form, figure, shape, outline
这些名词均有"形式"或"外形"之意。
form： 最普通用词，含义广，既可指客观物体的外形，又可用于抽象概念的"形"。
figure： 指轮廓、外形，尤指体态，相貌或身体。
shape： 通常指由线和面所围成的外观上的形，侧重立体形状。
outline： 指任何形状的轮廓线。
summary, abstract, digest, outline, resume
这些名词均含"摘要，概要，概括"之意。
summary： 普通用词，指将书籍或文章等的内容，用寥寥数语作简明扼要的说明。
abstract： 指论文、书籍等正文前的内容摘要，尤指学术论文或法律文件的研究提要。
digest： 侧重对原文融汇贯通，重新谋篇布局，以简明扼要的语言，简短篇幅成文，展现原作精华。
outline： 指配以释议文字的提纲。
resume： 源于洁语，与summary极相近，通常可互换使用。
考试真题
- There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisation of the policies outlined in the agreement if we are to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文
- But we have never built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders.
出自-2011年12月阅读原文
- The outline of the changes needed is clear.
出自-2010年12月阅读原文
- After outlining the main points she would cover, she assured the audience that she would be happy to answer questions at the end of her presentation.
出自-2012年12月听力原文
- After that I'll outline the new company's structures and who's going where.
2019年6月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section A
- So what's the outline of the presentation?
2019年6月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section A
词组搭配
in outline
in broad terms
大致上，扼要地
the plan has been agreed in outline.
该计划总体上已达成一致看法。
实用场景例句
- We outlined our proposals to the committee.
- 我们向委员会提纲挈领地讲了讲我们的提案。
牛津词典
- They saw the huge building outlined against the sky.
- 他们看见了在天空的映衬下那座巨大建筑的轮廓。
牛津词典
- This is a brief outline of the events.
- 这就是事件的简要情况。
牛津词典
- You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay.
- 你应该为文章草拟个计划或提纲。
牛津词典
- The book describes in outline the main findings of the research.
- 本书扼要叙述了主要的研究结果。
牛津词典
- an outline agreement/proposal
- 协议 / 建议纲要
牛津词典
- At last we could see the dim outline of an island.
- 我们终于能看到一小岛朦胧的轮廓了。
牛津词典
- an outline map/sketch
- 略图；草图
牛津词典
- She drew the figures in outline .
- 她简略地勾勒出人物的轮廓。
牛津词典
- The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image...
- 市长概述了他整顿市容的计划。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
- 本书概括的一些方法仅供参考。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Following is an outline of the survey findings...
- 以下是调查结果概要。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
- 国务卿对提议进行了简要的概述。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there...
- 高悬的灯光映照出里兹饭店的轮廓。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
- 星空之上映衬出美景。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
- 他只能看见球门柱模糊的轮廓。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Second chapter outline enterprise knowledge management strategy rationale and implementation knowledge management five big links.
- 第二章概述企业知识管理战略的理论基础和实施知识管理的五大环节.
期刊摘选
- Then after getting all the settings right complete the outline drawing by looking at the reference.
- 在所有的设置完成后,对着参考图画出轮廓线.
期刊摘选
- Use the Agenda list to outline topics and a timeline for your meeting.
- 使用“议程”列表概述会议的议题和议程表.
期刊摘选
- He has only been able to trace out the outline of the plan, without any details.
- 他只能提出这一计划的要点, 拿不出任何细节.
《简明英汉词典》
- Draw an outline before you fill in the details.
- 先画个轮廓,再画细部.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The outline of the mountain in the distance is dim.
- 远处山脉的轮廓隐隐约约.
《简明英汉词典》
- Night fell, but the outline of the factory buildings was still discernible.
- 夜幕降临了, 但厂房还能看见个轮廓.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- First make an outline, and then fill in the content.
- 先搭好架子, 再充实内容.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Make an outline before trying to write a composition.
- 写作文之前先写个提纲.
《简明英汉词典》