summarize
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5203 in the learning path
概括；总结
Definitions
v. to state the main points briefly
概括；总结
Example
Could you summarize the story before we discuss it?
我们讨论之前，你能概括一下这个故事吗？
Students should learn to summarize research findings accurately rather than reproduce every detail from their sources.
学生应学会准确概括研究结果，而不是复述资料中的每个细节。
Collocations
- summarize the findings
- summarize the main points
- summarize an argument
Word family
- summary (n.)
- summarization (n.)
Synonyms
- sum up
- outline
- recap
Usage tip
英式也常拼作summarise；总结时保留要点。
FAQ
- What does summarize mean?
- to state the main points briefly
- How is summarize pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌməraɪz/, US /ˈsʌməraɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
