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单词 outline
释义

outline

UK /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

Word Forms

singularoutline
pluraloutlines

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    an explanation that includes the general points about something, but not the details

    We hope this leaflet will provide a basic outline.

    a broad/general/rough outline

    outline of:

    The chairman gave them a brief outline of the museum’s history.

    Synonyms and related words

    Explanations and explaining
    Synonyms and related words

    Summaries
    1. 1a
      a list that shows the main ideas and the structure of something that you are planning to write

      Please hand in an outline for your next essay by Tuesday.

      Synonyms and related words

      Summaries

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with outline
    ▪ bare, basic, brief, broad, general, rough, vague

  2. 2
    a line that shows the outer edge or shape of something
    outline of:

    Through the mist we could see the faint outline of the island.

    Synonyms and related words

    Lines and flat surfaces

outline

US /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

Word Forms

singularoutline
pluraloutlines

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    an explanation that includes the general points about something, but not the details

    We hope this leaflet will provide a basic outline.

    a broad/general/rough outline

    outline of:

    The chairman gave them a brief outline of the museum’s history.

    Synonyms and related words

    Explanations and explaining
    Synonyms and related words

    Summaries
    1. 1a
      a list that shows the main ideas and the structure of something that you are planning to write

      Please turn in an outline for your next essay by Tuesday.

      Synonyms and related words

      Summaries

    Collocates

    Adjectives frequently used with outline
    ▪ bare, basic, brief, broad, general, rough, vague

  2. 2
    a line that shows the outer edge or shape of something
    outline of:

    Through the mist we could see the faint outline of the island.

    Synonyms and related words

    Lines and flat surfaces

outline

UK /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyoutline
he/she/itoutlines
present participleoutlining
past tenseoutlined
past participleoutlined

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give the main ideas of a plan or a piece of writing without giving all the details

    The document outlines our company’s recycling policy.

    In his speech, the Prime Minister will outline his new proposals.

    Synonyms and related words

    To write or give a summary
  2. 2
    often passiveto draw a line around the edge of something

    She had large eyes that were darkly outlined in black.

    Synonyms and related words

    To draw, or to make a mark or pattern
    1. 2a
      to clearly show the outside edge of something
      be outlined against something:

      The building was clearly outlined against the evening sky.

      Synonyms and related words

      To draw, or to make a mark or pattern

outline

US /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyoutline
he/she/itoutlines
present participleoutlining
past tenseoutlined
past participleoutlined

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to give the main ideas of a plan or a piece of writing without giving all the details

    The document outlines our company’s recycling policy.

    In his speech, the president will outline his new proposal.

    Synonyms and related words

    To write or give a summary
  2. 2
    often passiveto draw a line around the edge of something

    She had large eyes that were darkly outlined in black.

    Synonyms and related words

    To draw, or to make a mark or pattern
    1. 2a
      to clearly show the outside edge of something
      be outlined against something:

      The building was clearly outlined against the evening sky.

      Synonyms and related words

      To draw, or to make a mark or pattern
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