outline
/ˈaʊt.laɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaʊt.laɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈau̇t-ˌlīn/ (ame, mw) · /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ (ame, ipa)
outline — 名詞
- outlinesingular
- outlinesplural
1. the outside line of a person, object, or place, seen without the inside parts.
輪廓
人或物外圍的線條形狀
the outside line of a person, object, or place, seen without the inside parts.
At sunset, the temple's outline stood dark against the orange sky.
日落時，寺廟的輪廓映著橘色天空，顯得黑沉沉的。
outline against a background
From the hill, we could see the outline of the whole island.
從山丘上，我們看得見整座島的輪廓。
Only the outline of the cat showed behind the curtain.
窗簾後面只看得出那隻貓的輪廓。
A thin gold line marked the outline of the heart on screen.
螢幕上有一道細細的金線標出了心臟的輪廓。
- shape
broader and less exact; does not focus on the edge alone
- contour
more technical, often used for lines of land or body form
- silhouette
usually a dark shape seen against light, not just the edge
- detail
refers to the inner parts rather than the outer line
文法句型
outline of + noun
用法筆記
Often used for something seen from far away, in shadow, or against strong light. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 1 is the edge itself, not a picture of it.
2. a short account or plan that gives the key points but not the full detail.
提綱；概要
只列出重點的簡短說明
a short account or plan that gives the key points but not the full detail.
Before the meeting, Grace sent an outline of her report by email.
開會前，Grace 用電子郵件寄出她報告的提綱。
outline of a report
The guide gave us a brief outline of the museum's history.
導覽員先給我們一份博物館歷史的簡短概要。
On one slide, the coach showed an outline of the training plan.
教練在一張投影片上展示了訓練計畫的提綱。
Their lawyer prepared an outline of the case before trial.
他們的律師在審判前先整理出案件的概要。
- full account
gives complete detail instead of only key points
文法句型
outline of + topic/report/plan
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of' plus a topic, talk, plan, or report. Distinguish from verb/2: this sense names the summary itself, while verb/2 is the act of giving one.
常見錯誤
3. a simple drawing that shows only the outer lines, with no shading or small detai
線稿
只畫外線的簡單圖樣
a simple drawing that shows only the outer lines, with no shading or small details.
The art teacher pinned an outline of a fish on the wall.
美術老師把一張魚的線稿釘在牆上。
art use: simple picture
Lena colored inside the outline of the butterfly with blue paint.
Lena 在蝴蝶的線稿內塗上藍色顏料。
inside the outline
The book has simple outlines for children to cut out.
這本書裡有簡單的線稿，讓孩子可以剪下來。
In art class, Noah traced the outline of a castle in pencil.
在美術課上，Noah 用鉛筆描出城堡的線稿。
- sketch
broader; may include more detail than just outer lines
- line drawing
close in meaning and common in art contexts
- tracing
usually copied from another image by following its lines
- painting
usually includes color, tone, and fuller visual detail
文法句型
outline of + object
用法筆記
Usually used for a picture on paper or a screen before color or detail is added. Distinguish from sense 1: here the outline is a drawing, not the real edge of something you see.
outline — 動詞
- outlinepresent simple I / you / we / they
- outlineshe / she / it
- outlinedpast simple
- outlining-ing form
1. to present the main facts, ideas, or stages of something in a short form.
概述
簡短說明主要內容或步驟
to present the main facts, ideas, or stages of something in a short form.
At the start, the chair outlined the goals for this month's project.
一開始，主席先概述本月計畫的目標。
outline + the goals
The leaflet outlines how to stay safe during a summer storm.
這份傳單概述了夏季暴風雨來時該如何保護自己。
outline + wh-clause
Before lunch, Dr. Chen outlined the steps in the operation.
午餐前，Chen 醫師概述了手術的步驟。
On the whiteboard, Sara outlined her idea in three short points.
Sara 在白板上用三個重點概述她的想法。
The email clearly outlined what parents needed to bring.
那封電子郵件清楚概述了家長需要帶什麼。
- elaborate
to add more and more detail instead of keeping to the main points
文法句型
outline + noun phrase
outline + wh-clause
用法筆記
Object is usually a plan, report, method, problem, or set of steps. Often followed by a wh-clause such as 'outline how...' or 'outline what...'. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense gives information, not shape.
常見錯誤
2. to draw or show the outer line of something so its shape can be seen clearly.
勾勒
畫出或顯出外圍線條
to draw or show the outer line of something so its shape can be seen clearly.
Mina outlined the leaves in black pen before adding color.
Mina 先用黑筆勾勒葉子的外線，再上色。
outline + object
The map outlines the lake with a bright blue line.
地圖用亮藍色的線條勾勒出湖的邊緣。
A white lamp outlined the baby's face in the dark room.
白色燈光在黑暗的房間裡勾勒出嬰兒的臉。
First, draw the tree trunk, then outline each branch lightly.
先畫樹幹，再輕輕勾勒每一根樹枝。
The designer outlined the window shape on thick cardboard.
設計師在厚紙板上勾勒出窗戶的形狀。
- fill in
adds color or detail inside a shape instead of just the edge
文法句型
outline + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is usually something visible and concrete, such as a face, leaf, or shape. This sense can mean either drawing the edge or making it stand out with light or color.