outline

• 名词，指对某事物的总体描述、提纲或概要，只包含主要特征而不涉及细节；也可指物体的轮廓或外形。

A noun referring to a general description, plan, or summary of the main features of something, without detailed specifics.

1. B1formal

   A general description or plan showing the main features of something but not the details.

   提纲

   • She gave an outline of her research project.
   • The teacher provided an outline for the essay.
   • We need to create an outline before writing the report.

   同义词abstractblueprintdraftframeworkoverviewplanrundownsketchsummarysynopsis

   反义词detailparticularspecific

2. Line showing shapeA2formal

   A line drawn around the edge of something that shows its shape.

   轮廓

   • He drew the outline of a tree on the paper.
   • The outline of the mountain was visible against the sky.
   • She traced the outline of her hand on the sand.

   同义词contourdelineationfigureprofileshapesilhouette

• 动词，指提供某事物的总体描述或简要概述，或画出某物的外部轮廓。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a general description or summary of something, or drawing the outer edge of something.

1. Describe or summarizeB2formal

   To give a brief description or summary of the main points of something.

   概述

   • The professor outlined the key topics for the lecture.
   • She outlined her plan for the project in a few sentences.
   • He outlined the company's goals for the next quarter.

   同义词abstractdelineatedescriberecapitulatesketchsum up

   反义词detailelaborateexpand

2. Draw the outer shapeB1formal

   To draw the outer edge or shape of something.

   勾勒轮廓

   • The artist outlined the figure with a pencil.
   • She outlined the map of the city on the board.
   • He outlined the design before adding details.

   同义词contourdelineatesilhouettesketchtrace