| 单词 | synopsis |
| 释义 | synopsis (once / 6202 pages) n Synopsis is a noun meaning summary. Instead of reciting every line of the Shakespeare play you were assigned to read over the weekend, it might be more helpful for your classmates if you give them a synopsis of what happened. The ancient Greek word synopsis means “general view.” Synonyms include abridgment, as in a shortened version of a book, and brief, which is a legal word, and sketch, which is a quick outline of a story. Other synonyms include abstract, compendium, digest (the noun form), and conspectus. WORD FAMILYsynopsis: synopses USAGE EXAMPLESAll of which will make some people wary of the movie, and a synopsis of the plot does sound like a parody of a downer. The New Yorker(Nov 18, 2016) Because “Arrival” is so carefully constructed as a continually unfolding series of “reveals,” the less synopsis the better. Washington Post(Nov 09, 2016) We just had to send a synopsis of what the film would be, and the main players, schedules, run times. The Verge(Oct 20, 2016) n a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory Syn|Hypo|Hyper abstract, outline, precis brief a condensed written summary or abstract apercua short synopsis epitomea brief abstract (as of an article or book) sum-up, summary a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form |
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