summary
/ˈsʌməri/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #1855 in the learning path
总结；概要
Definitions
n. a short account giving the main points of something
总结；概要
adj. presenting only the main facts or points
概括的；简要的
Example
Could you give me a quick summary of the meeting?
你能简要说说这次会议的内容吗？
A clear summary at the beginning of a report helps readers understand its main findings quickly.
报告开头清晰的概要有助于读者迅速了解主要研究结果。
Collocations
- a brief summary
- a summary of
- in summary
- an executive summary
Word family
- summarise (v.)
- summarisation (n.)
Synonyms
- overview
- synopsis
Usage tip
a summary of后接概括对象；in summary用于总结。
FAQ
- What does summary mean?
- a short account giving the main points of something presenting only the main facts or points
- How is summary pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌməri/, US /ˈsʌməri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
