outline

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ noun

plural outlines

¹ outline

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

noun

plural outlines

Learner's definition of OUTLINE

a [count] : a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object轮廓 — often + of

An outline of his face showed his high forehead, long nose, and small chin.从他脸部的轮廓可以看出，他额头高、鼻子长、下巴小。
Outlines of animals were carved into the cave's walls.这个洞穴的岩壁上刻有动物的轮廓图形。

b [noncount] : a style of drawing in which only the outer edges of an object are shown轮廓图；草图

[count] : a line that is drawn around the edges of something轮廓线

: a written list or description of only the most important parts of an essay, speech, plan, etc.提纲

[count]

Organize your essay by writing an outline in which you state your main idea followed by your supporting points.写一个提纲来理顺文章的结构，在提纲中列出要点及其主要的论据。
a plot outline情节梗概
a brief outline of American history美国史简明纲要

[noncount]

² outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ verb

outlines; outlined; outlining

² outline

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

verb

outlines; outlined; outlining

Learner's definition of OUTLINE

[+ object]

: to draw a line around the edges of (something)画…的轮廓 — usually used as (be) outlined通常用作(be) outlined

— sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻

: to list or describe only the most important parts of (an essay, speech, plan, etc.) : to give an outline of (something)概述

The President outlined his agenda for the next term.总统简要说明了他下一个任期的施政纲领。
The book outlines the major events of the country's history.这本书对那个国家历史上的主要事件进行了概述。
All players must follow the rules outlined above.所有运动员都必须遵守上述规定。