“outline”是一个英文单词,主要用作名词和动词,主要意思为“轮廓,外形;概述,略述”等。
作为名词时,它通常用来描述某物的大致形状或结构,或者指某个计划、文章等的概要或大纲。例如:
The outline of the building was clearly visible in the distance.(那栋建筑物的轮廓在远处清晰可见。)
Can you give me an outline of your project plan?(你能给我一个你项目计划的大纲吗?)
作为动词时,它意味着给出某物的大致形状或轮廓,或者对某个主题、观点等进行概括或简述。例如:
She outlined the main points of her speech on the blackboard.(她在黑板上概述了演讲的要点。)
The artist outlined the figure with a few bold strokes.(艺术家用几笔粗线条勾勒出了人物的轮廓。)