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单词 overplot
释义

overplot1

/ˈəʊvəplɒt/
noun
A plot relating to a higher level than the subordinate plot or plots of a drama.

Origin

Late 18th century (in an earlier sense). From over- + plot.

overplot2

/ˌəʊvəˈplɒt/
verb
[with object] To provide (a story, etc.) with an excessively complex, contrived, or elaborate plot.
  • N.E.D. (1904) lists over-plot at Over- 27 as being evidenced earlier than 1800, but as no quotations were printed in support of the lemma, it cannot confidently be assigned to this sense..

Origin

Mid 18th century (in an earlier sense). From over- + plot.

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