outline
gb/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/ us/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
B1
英语
~ 2800
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
Main points or structure
A short plan or description that gives the main ideas but not all the details.
用法模式：
an outline of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'outline' with 'headline'. A headline is a title for news or articles, while an outline is a structured plan or summary.
近义词
summary (Focuses on giving the main points in brief form, often even shorter than an outline.)
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plan (A more detailed arrangement or schedule; may include steps and timing.)
反义词
detail (Refers to small, specific pieces of information rather than a broad overview.)
搭配
brief outline
|basic outline
|detailed outline
|outline of the report
|course outline
主题
communication
|education
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The teacher gave us an outline of the topics for the exam.
- Before writing the essay, she prepared an outline of her main arguments.
- The presentation began with an outline of the company's history.
- He sent me an outline of the proposal before our meeting.
- The book starts with an outline of the scientific method.
学习者例句
- We read an outline of the story.
- The teacher showed us an outline of the lesson.
- I wrote an outline before my speech.
- She made an outline for her project.
动词
B1
action
2
Describe main points briefly
To explain something by giving only the main ideas, not all the details.
用法模式：
to outline [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'outline' as a verb with 'highlight'. Highlight means to emphasize something, not necessarily to give its structure.
近义词
summarize (Gives a condensed version; may be even briefer than outlining.)
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sketch (Can mean to give a rough idea; less formal than 'outline'.)
反义词
elaborate (To give more detail rather than just the main points.)
搭配
outline a plan
|outline a proposal
|outline a strategy
|outline the steps
主题
communication
|education
|planning
|work
例句
- In her speech, she outlined the key points of the new policy.
- The manager outlined the steps we need to take to finish the project.
- He outlined his ideas for improving customer service.
- The brochure outlines what the tour will include.
- They outlined their proposal during the meeting.
学习者例句
- She outlined her plan to us.
- The teacher outlined the lesson.
- I will outline my idea for you.
- He outlined the main steps.
名词
B2
entity
3
Outer edge or silhouette
The shape or edge of something that you can see against a background.
用法模式：
the outline of [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'outline' with 'contour'. 'Contour' is more technical and often used in geography or fashion design.
近义词
silhouette (Specifically refers to a dark shape seen against a lighter background.)
反义词
interior (Refers to the inside part rather than the outer edge.)
搭配
faint outline
|clear outline
|dark outline
|outline of a building
主题
visual
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The outline of the mountain was visible against the sky.
- I traced the outline of my hand on the paper.
- We could just make out the outline of a ship in the fog.
- The artist sketched the outline before adding details.
- She drew an outline around the shape.
学习者例句
- I saw the outline of a tree.
- He drew the outline of a house.
- We could see the outline of a man.
- She made an outline of her hand.
语法
词典原形
outline
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
US/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
音节与重音
out - line （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: outline
- Plural: outlines
Verb
- Base: outline
- 3rd Person Singular: outlines
- Present Participle: outlining
- Past: outlined
词族
Forms
outlines
noun
outlining
verb
outlined
verb
Advanced or less common
outliner
noun
相关表达
in outline
1/ˈɪn ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
In general terms only
Said when giving only the main ideas without all the details.
例句
- The plan looks good in outline, but we need more detail before starting.
- In outline, the novel follows a classic hero's journey.
sketch out
1/skˈɛt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Give an outline or rough version
To make or show the main parts of something without much detail.
例句
- She sketched out her proposal on a piece of paper.
- We need to sketch out our marketing plan before the meeting.
- He sketched out the plot for his next book.
- She sketched out her idea on a napkin.