outline
US /ˈaʊt.laɪn/
UK /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

名词
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轮廓, 外形, 剪影
the line by which a body or figure is defined or bounded
示例:
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The mountain's sharp outline was visible against the sky.
山峰清晰的轮廓映衬在天空中。
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She traced the outline of the leaf with her finger.
她用手指描绘了叶子的轮廓。
动词
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概述, 概括, 简述
give a general description of (something), indicating only the most important features without going into detail
示例:
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The speaker outlined the main points of the proposal.
发言人概述了提案的要点。
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The report outlined the challenges facing the industry.
报告概述了该行业面临的挑战。
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