syn·op·sis
noun/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/
/sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
(plural synopses
/sɪˈnɒpsiːz/
/sɪˈnɑːpsiːz/
)- a summary of a piece of writing, a play, etc.
（著作、剧本等的）大纲，提要，概要，梗概 - The programme gives a brief synopsis of the plot.
该节目简要介绍了情节。
Word Originearly 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek, from sun- ‘together’ + opsis ‘seeing’. - The programme gives a brief synopsis of the plot.