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outline

🇬🇧 UK/'autlain/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

The outer boundary or shape of something; a summary of the main points of a subject.

轮廓;大纲;概要

v.

To draw the outer edge of something; to give a summary of the main points.

描画轮廓;概述要点

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
outsurpassing, external
+
lineline, lineage, descent
=outline

Common Collocations

  • 1.outline of a plan计划概要
  • 2.rough outline粗略大纲

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The teacher asked students to write an outline before starting their essays.

  • 2.

    The map shows the outline of the mountain range against the sunset.

  • 3.

    He gave a rough outline of the proposal during the initial meeting.

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