1 outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ noun plural outlines
plural outlines
Learner's definition of OUTLINE
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a [count] : a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object轮廓 —
often + of -
An outline of his face showed his high forehead, long nose, and small chin.从他脸部的轮廓可以看出，他额头高、鼻子长、下巴小。
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Outlines of animals were carved into the cave's walls.这个洞穴的岩壁上刻有动物的轮廓图形。
b [noncount] : a style of drawing in which only the outer edges of an object are shown轮廓图；草图 2
[count] : a line that is drawn around the edges of something轮廓线 3
: a written list or description of only the most important parts of an essay, speech, plan, etc.提纲 [count]
[noncount]
2 outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ verb
outlines; outlined; outlining
2 outline
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
verb
outlines; outlined; outlining
Learner's definition of OUTLINE
[+ object]
1
: to draw a line around the edges of (something)画…的轮廓 —
usually used as (be) outlined通常用作(be) outlined —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
: to list or describe only the most important parts of (an essay, speech, plan, etc.) : to give an outline of (something)概述 -
The President outlined his agenda for the next term.总统简要说明了他下一个任期的施政纲领。
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The book outlines the major events of the country's history.这本书对那个国家历史上的主要事件进行了概述。
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All players must follow the rules outlined above.所有运动员都必须遵守上述规定。