outline

英 [ˈaʊtlaɪn]

美 [ˈaʊtlaɪn]

v.  概述; 略述; 显示…的轮廓; 勾勒…的外形
n.  概述; 梗概; 轮廓线; 略图

过去分词：outlined　复数：outlines　过去式：outlined　现在分词：outlining　第三人称单数：outlines　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.2838 / COCA.4429

牛津词典

verb

• 概述；略述
  to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth
  1. 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。
• 显示…的轮廓；勾勒…的外形
  to show or mark the outer edge of sth
  1. 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。

noun

• 概述；梗概
  a description of the main facts or points involved in sth
  1. This is a brief outline of the events.
     这就是事件的简要情况。
  2. 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。
  3. 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。
  4. an outline agreement/proposal
     协议 / 建议纲要
• 轮廓线；略图
  the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details
  1. 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。
  2. an outline map/sketch
     略图；草图
  3. She drew the figures in outline .
     她简略地勾勒出人物的轮廓。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 概述；概括
  If yououtlinean idea or a plan, you explain it in a general way.
  1. 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。
  2. The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
     本书概括的一些方法仅供参考。
• N-COUNT 概要；梗概
  Anoutlineis a general explanation or description of something.
  1. Following is an outline of the survey findings...
     以下是调查结果概要。
  2. 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。
• V-PASSIVE （因背后的光线）显示…的轮廓（或外形）
  You say that an objectis outlinedwhen you can see its general shape because there is light behind it.
  1. The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there...
     高悬的灯光映照出里兹饭店的轮廓。
  2. It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
     星空之上映衬出美景。
• N-COUNT （尤指模糊的）轮廓，外形
  Theoutlineof something is its general shape, especially when it cannot be clearly seen.
  1. He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
     他只能看见球门柱模糊的轮廓。

英英释义

noun

• a schematic or preliminary plan
  Synonym:schemascheme
• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  Synonym:synopsisabstractprecis
• the line that appears to bound an object
  Synonym:lineation

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
  1. sketch the outline of the book
  2. outline his ideas
  Synonym:sketchadumbrate
• trace the shape of
  Synonym:delineatelimn
• draw up an outline or sketch for something
  1. draft a speech
  Synonym:draft

双语例句

• With a lip pencil, outline lips and fill them in.
  用唇线笔勾出双唇的轮廓，然后涂上唇膏。
• He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
  他只能看见球门柱模糊的轮廓。
• The mountains were covered in thick mist and only a faint outline was visible.
  山上雾茫茫的，只看见一个模糊的轮廓。
• Night fell, but the outline of the factory buildings was still discernible.; The factory buildings were silhouetted against the growing darkness.
  夜幕降临了，但厂房还能看见个轮廓。
• First make an outline, and then fill in the content.
  先搭好架子，再充实内容。
• 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。
• 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。
• Simon's book provides a succinct outline of artificial intelligence and its application to robotics.
  西蒙的书简明扼要地概括了人工智能及其在机器人技术方面的应用。
• He made an outline of his views and got ready to present it at the meeting.
  他把意见写成纲要，准备在会上发言。
• It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
  星空之上映衬出美景。