outline
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5185 in the learning path
概要；大纲
Definitions
n. a short description covering the main points
概要；大纲
v. to describe the main points without giving full details
概述；列出要点
n. the line showing the outer shape of something
轮廓；外形
Example
I wrote a quick outline before starting my essay.
开始写作文之前，我先快速列了一个提纲。
The report outlines several practical measures that schools can adopt to support students with learning difficulties.
这份报告概述了学校可以采取的几项切实措施，以帮助有学习困难的学生。
Collocations
- essay outline
- outline a plan
- a brief outline
- the outline of
Synonyms
- summary
- overview
Usage tip
表示概要时强调主要内容，不包含详细论述。
FAQ
- What does outline mean?
- a short description covering the main points to describe the main points without giving full details the line showing the outer shape of something
- How is outline pronounced?
- UK /ˈaʊtlaɪn/, US /ˈaʊtlaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
