synopsis

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Definitions

n.

A brief summary of the main points of a book, film, or other work.

概要，摘要，梗概

🧩 Root Breakdown

synopsisother

=synopsis

Common Collocations

1.plot synopsis情节梗概
2.brief synopsis简短摘要
3.write a synopsis撰写概要
4.chapter synopsis章节摘要

Example Sentences

1.
The editor asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis before reviewing the full manuscript.
2.
A brief synopsis of the film appears on the back of the DVD case.
3.
She read the synopsis of each chapter to quickly grasp the book's main arguments.

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