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out·line /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. 外形，轮廓
a star-shaped outline 星状的外形
He saw the outline of a house against the sky. 他看到天际一所房子的轮廓。
2. 轮廓画；略图，草图；示意图，平面图
Some children were solemnly colouring in outline pictures with chalks. 几个孩子正用粉笔一本正经地给轮廓画着色。
an outline map of Asia 亚洲略图
3. 提纲，纲领；大纲；草案
an outline of a speech 讲话提纲
a detailed outline for further investigation 进一步调查的详细提纲
an outline of world history 世界史大纲
4. [常作 outlines] 概要，梗概；要点
sketch the outlines of some aspects of China's education 概述中国教育的几个方面
give an outline of the new traffic regulations 概要地说明新的交通规则
They agreed as to the grand outlines, but quibbled over particulars. 他们对重大要点表示同意，但对细节却闪烁其词。
5. 【渔】(隔夜设下的)延绳钓线
II vt.
1. 描…的外形，画…的轮廓；显示…的外形(或轮廓)
outline a map of Europe 画欧洲的略图
He was outlined in the light of a lamp. 灯光衬托出他的身影。
2. 概述，概括
outline one's responsibilities 概述职责
He listened as I outlined my reasons. 他听我粗略地说明我的理由。
phr. in outline 1. 以外形 (或轮廓)显示 a horse drawn in outline 马的轮廓图 2. 扼要地 The inventor presented his idea in outline before preparing a detailed plan. 发明家在作详细的规划之前先提纲挈领地说了说他的想法。 |