1. | ~ sth (to sb).~ what, how, etc.… 概述；略述to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth |
We outlined our proposals to the committee. 我们向委员会提纲挈领地讲了讲我们的提案。 |
2. | [usupass] ~ sth (against sth) 显示…的轮廓：勾勒…的外形to show or mark the outer edge of sth |
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. 他们看见了在天空的映衬下那座巨大建筑的轮廓。 |
1. | 概述；梗概a description of the main facts or points involved in sth |
This is a brief outline of the events. 这就是事件的简要情况。 | |
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. 你应该为文章草拟个计划或提纲。 | |
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. 本书扼要叙述了主要的研究结果。 | |
an outline agreement/proposal 协议╱建议纲要 |
2. | 轮廓线；略图the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details |
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. 我们终于能看到一小岛朦胧的轮廓了。 | |
an outline map/sketch 略图；草图 | |
She drew the figures in outline . 她简略地勾勒出人物的轮廓。 |
