synopsis
UK/si'nɒpsis/US
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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
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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.