sketched
sketched — verb
- sketchedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sketcheds3rd person singular
- sketcheding-ing form
- sketchededpast simple
1. to draw something quickly and roughly, without adding fine details or finishing
to draw something quickly and roughly, without adding fine details or finishing touches — for example, sketching a person's face in a few pencil strokes before painting the full portrait.
The art student sketched the model's face in under two minutes with just a pencil.
transitive: sketch + direct object (face)
Before starting the oil painting, Elena sketched the outline of the mountains on the canvas.
The architect sketched a rough floor plan on the back of a napkin during lunch.
The children sat by the pond and sketched the ducks swimming in the water.
The fashion designer quickly sketched a new dress idea before the meeting started.
- finish
adding final details to complete a work
文法句型
sketch + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is typically a person, scene, or object that the artist is planning to draw or paint more carefully later. Frequently used with adverbs like 'quickly' or 'roughly'.
常見錯誤
2. to describe something in a short, general way, giving only the main points witho
to describe something in a short, general way, giving only the main points without going into specific details — for example, sketching a plan for a new project during a team meeting.
The reporter sketched the main points of the mayor's speech for the evening news.
transitive: sketch + main points
During the interview, the film director sketched out his vision for the new movie.
phrasal: sketch out + vision
The professor sketched the key arguments of the theory on the whiteboard.
In the opening chapter, the author sketched the background of the main character's childhood.
The coach sketched the team's defensive strategy for the second half of the match.
- elaborate
to add more detail to a description
文法句型
sketch + noun phrase
sketch out + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with 'out' (sketch out) to emphasise the informal or provisional nature of the description. The focus is on conveying the big picture rather than every detail.
常見錯誤
sketched — noun
1. a simple picture that is drawn quickly without many details, usually as a prepar
a simple picture that is drawn quickly without many details, usually as a preparation for a more finished work of art
The artist made a quick sketch of the harbor before the fog rolled in.
collocation: quick sketch / make a sketch
The detective found a sketch of the suspect inside the witness's notebook.
A pencil sketch of the old church hung on the wall of the village café.
The students showed their sketch of a butterfly to the art teacher.
The engineer drew a rough sketch of the machine to explain how it worked.
- masterpiece
a highly finished, detailed work of art
用法筆記
A sketch is different from a finished drawing — it is meant to capture the basic shape or idea quickly. Sketches are often made with pencil or charcoal.
常見錯誤
2. a brief piece of writing or speech that presents the main features of a subject
a brief piece of writing or speech that presents the main features of a subject quickly, without going into fine points — for example, a short biographical note about someone's life
The journalist wrote a short sketch of daily life in the fishing village.
collocation: short sketch of
The publisher asked for a biographical sketch of the author to include in the book.
collocation: biographical sketch
My manager asked for a brief sketch of the company's history for the new employees.
The committee reviewed a sketch of the proposal before the formal vote.
The writer prepared a rough sketch of the plot before starting the novel.
- treatise
a long, detailed written work on a subject
用法筆記
In this sense, 'sketch' often appears with modifiers like 'biographical', 'brief', or 'rough' to indicate the type of outline. The focus is on giving a general impression rather than a thorough account.
常見錯誤
3. a brief comic scene performed by actors as part of a variety programme, comedy s
a brief comic scene performed by actors as part of a variety programme, comedy series, or live theatre production
The comedy group performed a hilarious sketch about a restaurant with rude waiters.
collocation: comedy sketch / perform a sketch
The TV show opened with a sketch about two strangers stuck in an elevator.
The students rehearsed a short comedy sketch for the school talent show.
The audience laughed loudly at the sketch about the clumsy wedding photographer.
The festival featured a sketch competition for young comedians from across the country.
用法筆記
Unlike the drawing sense, this sense always refers to a scripted performance piece. Sketch comedy shows (like 'Saturday Night Live') are built around a series of short, humorous sketches.