英语词汇“outline”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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noun (2)
- outline (SHAPE)
- outline (DESCRIPTION)
verb (2)
- outline (DRAW SHAPE)
- outline (DESCRIBE)

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noun (2)
- outline (STATEMENT)
- outline (LINE)
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outlinenoun [ C ]

uk/ˈaʊt.laɪn/us/ˈaʊt.laɪn/

outline noun [ C ] (SHAPE)

C2 the main shape or edge of something, without any details:

She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in.

in outline

as a shape with an edge but without any details:

The mountain was visible only in outline as the light faded.

More examples

Underneath the hospital blankets I could see the outline of her poor wasted body.
The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.

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Patterns and shapes

amorphous
arabesque
argyle
bar
cake
contour
geometry
marbled
misshapen
motif
mottled
paisley
silhouette
spotted
streak
stripe
striped
stripy
styloid
take shape idiom

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outline noun [ C ] (DESCRIPTION)

B2 a description of the main facts about something:

If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed.

Some novelists start by writing an outline (= plan of the main points of the story).

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Defining & explaining

(do you) see what I mean? idiom
account (to sb) for sth
accountable
cast
clarify
convey
demystify
descriptive
every picture tells a story idiom
evocative
evoke
explicable
explicate
fill
get sth across
mean
scene
schematic
that is to say ... idiom
unfold

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outlineverb [ T ]

uk/ˈaʊt.laɪn/us/ˈaʊt.laɪn/

outline verb [ T ] (DRAW SHAPE)

to draw the main shape or edge of something:

The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map.

More examples

Michael Davis has prepared a memorandum outlining our need for an additional warehouse.
The progress of religious reforms is outlined in a separate chapter.
The scheme outlined in Mr Smith's speech has the support of the committee.
The introduction outlines the content each chapter.
She spent ten minutes outlining the main features of the scheme.

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Showing and demonstrating

act
act sth out
attest
barometer
bespeak
bring
bring sth forward
flicker
manifestation
produce
prove
put up sth
radiate
revealing
says something about sb/sth idiom
signify
strike
suggest
token
wear

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outline verb [ T ] (DESCRIBE)

B2 to give the main facts about something:

At the interview she outlined what I would be doing.

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Defining & explaining

(do you) see what I mean? idiom
account (to sb) for sth
accountable
cast
clarify
convey
demystify
descriptive
every picture tells a story idiom
evocative
evoke
explicable
explicate
fill
get sth across
mean
scene
schematic
that is to say ... idiom
unfold

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outlinenoun [ C ]

us/ˈɑʊtˌlɑɪn/

outline noun [ C ] (STATEMENT)

a statement of the main facts, ideas, or items:

The House approved the broad outlines of the president’s budget.

outline noun [ C ] (LINE)

a line or lines showing the main shape of something:

She drew the outline of a face.

outline

verb [ T ] us/ˈɑʊtˌlɑɪn/

I’ve outlined my research paper and begun writing the first draft.

outlineverb [ T ]

uk/ˈaʊtlaɪn/us

to describe something, for example a new plan or idea, in a general way without giving too many details:

The government has outlined a series of environmental goals it is seeking to meet by 2020.

(be) outlined in sth Recommendations outlined in the recent report have angered investors.

outline a plan/proposal/strategy Senior figures from the energy industry will hold a public meeting to outline plans to build a $300m plant.

outline the terms of sth The Department of Agriculture yesterday outlined the terms of a new consent agreement.

(be) outlined by sb/sth The commission's position was outlined by its general counsel, Julie Hodgkins.

(be) outlined above/below When planning objectives, it's a good idea to use a checklist to ensure that you meet the criteria outlined above.

outline how/what/when, etc. The Pensions Board will be obliged to outline how future pensions systems might operate.

if a drawing or diagram outlines something, it shows its general appearance or shape:

Maps filed with the Planning Commission outline a 154,000-square-foot hospital that could eventually be on the site's northern end.

outlinenoun [ C or U ]

uk/ˈaʊtlaɪn/us

a description of the main facts about something, for example a new plan or idea:

The outline calls for city government to lead by example, as well as to encourage the private sector to embrace conservation.

Terms of the deal between NATO and the European Union seem clear in outline, although agreeing on details may prove more difficult.

the outline(s) of a deal/proposal/settlement, etc. Officials agree that the broad outlines of a deal on agriculture need to be in place by July.

the outline(s) of what/why/how, etc. Fund managers have been asked to prepare a document containing an outline of how investment professionals make decisions.

broad/brief/general outline(s) The House Speaker endorsed the broad outlines of the new taxation program.

an outline for change/reform/the future In spite of a tight deadline, the working party succeeded in delivering a practical and common-sense outline for reform.

an outline agreement/deal

a series of lines or shapes on a drawing or diagram that show the general appearance of something, for example, a building, machine, etc.:

Figure 8 shows the outline of the proposed extension.

an outline design

单词	outline
释义	Contents noun (2) outline (SHAPE) outline (DESCRIPTION) verb (2) outline (DRAW SHAPE) outline (DESCRIBE) Contents noun (2) outline (STATEMENT) outline (LINE) more…(1) outline Contents verb (2) outline (1) outline (2) noun (2) outline (1) outline (2) English American Business outlinenoun [ C ] uk/ˈaʊt.laɪn/us/ˈaʊt.laɪn/ outline noun [ C ] (SHAPE) C2 the main shape or edge of something, without any details: She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in. in outline as a shape with an edge but without any details: The mountain was visible only in outline as the light faded. More examples Underneath the hospital blankets I could see the outline of her poor wasted body. The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Patterns and shapes amorphous arabesque argyle bar cake contour geometry marbled misshapen motif mottled paisley silhouette spotted streak stripe striped stripy styloid take shape idiom See more results » outline noun [ C ] (DESCRIPTION) B2 a description of the main facts about something: If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed. Some novelists start by writing an outline (= plan of the main points of the story). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Defining & explaining (do you) see what I mean? idiom account (to sb) for sth accountable cast clarify convey demystify descriptive every picture tells a story idiom evocative evoke explicable explicate fill *get sth* across mean scene schematic** that is to say ... idiom unfold See more results » outlineverb [ T ] uk/ˈaʊt.laɪn/us/ˈaʊt.laɪn/ outline verb [ T ] (DRAW SHAPE) to draw the main shape or edge of something: The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map. More examples Michael Davis has prepared a memorandum outlining our need for an additional warehouse. The progress of religious reforms is outlined in a separate chapter. The scheme outlined in Mr Smith's speech has the support of the committee. The introduction outlines the content each chapter. She spent ten minutes outlining the main features of the scheme. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Showing and demonstrating act *act sth* out attest barometer bespeak bring bring sth forward flicker manifestation produce prove** put up sth radiate revealing says something about sb/sth idiom signify strike suggest token wear See more results » outline verb [ T ] (DESCRIBE) B2 to give the main facts about something: At the interview she outlined what I would be doing. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Defining & explaining (do you) see what I mean? idiom account (to sb) for sth accountable cast clarify convey demystify descriptive every picture tells a story idiom evocative evoke explicable explicate fill *get sth* across mean scene schematic** that is to say ... idiom unfold See more results » outlinenoun [ C ] us/ˈɑʊtˌlɑɪn/ outline noun [ C ] (STATEMENT) a statement of the main facts, ideas, or items: The House approved the broad outlines of the president’s budget. outline noun [ C ] (LINE) a line or lines showing the main shape of something: She drew the outline of a face. outline verb [ T ] us/ˈɑʊtˌlɑɪn/ I’ve outlined my research paper and begun writing the first draft. outlineverb [ T ] uk/ˈaʊtlaɪn/us to describe something, for example a new plan or idea, in a general way without giving too many details: The government has outlined a series of environmental goals it is seeking to meet by 2020. (be) outlined in sth Recommendations outlined in the recent report have angered investors. outline a plan/proposal/strategy Senior figures from the energy industry will hold a public meeting to outline plans to build a $300m plant. outline the terms of sth The Department of Agriculture yesterday outlined the terms of a new consent agreement. (be) outlined by sb/sth The commission's position was outlined by its general counsel, Julie Hodgkins. (be) outlined above/below When planning objectives, it's a good idea to use a checklist to ensure that you meet the criteria outlined above. outline how/what/when, etc. The Pensions Board will be obliged to outline how future pensions systems might operate. if a drawing or diagram outlines something, it shows its general appearance or shape: Maps filed with the Planning Commission outline a 154,000-square-foot hospital that could eventually be on the site's northern end. outlinenoun [ C or U ] uk/ˈaʊtlaɪn/us a description of the main facts about something, for example a new plan or idea: The outline calls for city government to lead by example, as well as to encourage the private sector to embrace conservation. Terms of the deal between NATO and the European Union seem clear in outline, although agreeing on details may prove more difficult. the outline(s) of a deal/proposal/settlement, etc. Officials agree that the broad outlines of a deal on agriculture need to be in place by July. the outline(s) of what/why/how, etc. Fund managers have been asked to prepare a document containing an outline of how investment professionals make decisions. broad/brief/general outline(s) The House Speaker endorsed the broad outlines of the new taxation program. an outline for change/reform/the future In spite of a tight deadline, the working party succeeded in delivering a practical and common-sense outline for reform. an outline agreement/deal a series of lines or shapes on a drawing or diagram that show the general appearance of something, for example, a building, machine, etc.: Figure 8 shows the outline of the proposed extension. an outline design
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