outline

verb

1. 概述；略述
   to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth
   1. We outlined our proposals to the committee.
      我们向委员会提纲挈领地讲了讲我们的提案。
2. 显示…的轮廓；勾勒…的外形
   to show or mark the outer edge of sth
   1. They saw the huge building outlined against the sky.
      他们看见了在天空的映衬下那座巨大建筑的轮廓。

noun

1. 概述；梗概
   a description of the main facts or points involved in sth
   1. This is a brief outline of the events.
      这就是事件的简要情况。
   2. You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay.
      你应该为文章草拟个计划或提纲。
   3. The book describes in outline the main findings of the research.
      本书扼要叙述了主要的研究结果。
   4. an outline agreement/proposal
      协议 / 建议纲要
2. 轮廓线；略图
   the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details
   1. At last we could see the dim outline of an island.
      我们终于能看到一小岛朦胧的轮廓了。
   2. an outline map/sketch
      略图；草图
   3. She drew the figures in outline .
      她简略地勾勒出人物的轮廓。

1. VERB 概述；概括
   If you outline an idea or a plan, you explain it in a general way.
   1. The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image...
      市长概述了他整顿市容的计划。
   2. The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
      本书概括的一些方法仅供参考。
2. N-COUNT 概要；梗概
   An outline is a general explanation or description of something.
   1. Following is an outline of the survey findings...
      以下是调查结果概要。
   2. The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
      国务卿对提议进行了简要的概述。
3. V-PASSIVE （因背后的光线）显示…的轮廓（或外形）
   You say that an object is outlined when you can see its general shape because there is light behind it.
   1. The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there...
      高悬的灯光映照出里兹饭店的轮廓。
   2. It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
      星空之上映衬出美景。
4. N-COUNT （尤指模糊的）轮廓，外形
   The outline of something is its general shape, especially when it cannot be clearly seen.
   1. He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
      他只能看见球门柱模糊的轮廓。

1. Simon's book provides a succinct outline of artificial intelligence and its application to robotics.
   西蒙的书简明扼要地概括了人工智能及其在机器人技术方面的应用。
2. Each picture is shown in colour on one page and as a bold outline on the opposite page.
   每幅图片的彩样都单独印在一页上，而在该页的背面会映出清晰的轮廓。
3. These documents provided a broad outline of the Society's development
   这些文件勾画出了社会发展的大致框架。
4. Far away the outline of the island is just discernible
   远处，岛屿轮廓仅依稀可辨。
5. With a lip pencil, outline lips and fill them in.
   用唇线笔勾出双唇的轮廓，然后涂上唇膏。
6. The market likes the broad outline but is reserving judgment on the fine detail.
   市场对这一整体设想表示出认可，但在具体细节上还未作出反应。
7. Now the leadership wants to look forward, and to outline a strategy for the rest of the century
   现在领导层想要展望未来，为本世纪余下的时间勾画出战略纲要。
8. You could see her hackles rising as she heard him outline his plan.
   看得出来，她在听他大致介绍他的计划时很是恼火。
9. Draw your child's outline with a heavy black marker.
   用浓黑色的毡笔画出你孩子的轮廓。
10. Here we outline some of the sometimes conflicting forces moulding the debate
    在此我们概述一些有时影响争论的相互对立的力量。
11. The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image
    市长概述了他整顿市容的计划。
12. The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
    本书概括的一些方法仅供参考。
13. Following is an outline of the survey findings
    以下是调查结果概要。
14. The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
    国务卿对提议进行了简要的概述。
15. The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there
    高悬的灯光映照出里兹饭店的轮廓。
16. It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.
    星空之上映衬出美景。
17. He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts.
    他只能看见球门柱模糊的轮廓。
18. In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution.
    事实上，帕森斯向我们展示了一个看似简单的社会沿革轮廓图。
19. Mist shrouded the outline of Buckingham Palace.
    雾霭蒙蒙，白金汉宫若隐若现。
20. Smudge the outline using a cotton-wool bud
    用一根棉签把轮廓抹花。
21. Its outline roughly forms an equilateral triangle.
    它的轮廓大致形成一个等边三角形。
22. Make an outline before you start writing.
    你先拟个提纲再写。
23. First make an outline, and then fill in the content.
    先搭好架子，再充实内容。
24. It may be briefly summarized in the following outline.
    这可以用下面的提纲简短地加以概括。
25. One good way to master the ideas of an article is to make an outline of it.
    写概要是掌握文章内容的一个好方法。
26. He made an outline of his views and got ready to present it at the meeting.
    他把意见写成纲要，准备在会上发言。
27. Draw an outline before you fill in the details.
    先画个轮廓，再画细部。
28. Night fell, but the outline of the factory buildings was still discernible.; The factory buildings were silhouetted against the growing darkness.
    夜幕降临了，但厂房还能看见个轮廓。
29. This outline is rather too sketchy.
    这个提纲写得太略了。
30. The mountains were covered in thick mist and only a faint outline was visible.
    山上雾茫茫的，只看见一个模糊的轮廓。

noun

1. a schematic or preliminary plan

   Synonym:    schemascheme

2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

   Synonym:    synopsisabstractprecis

3. the line that appears to bound an object

   Synonym:    lineation

verb

1. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   1. sketch the outline of the book
   2. outline his ideas

   Synonym:    sketchadumbrate

2. trace the shape of

   Synonym:    delineatelimn

3. draw up an outline or sketch for something
   1. draft a speech

   Synonym:    draft