sketch
/sketʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /sketʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskech/ (ame, mw)
sketch — 名詞
- sketchsingular
- sketchesplural
1. a picture drawn quickly and simply, without spending time on small details or sh
草圖；素描
快速繪製的簡略圖畫
a picture drawn quickly and simply, without spending time on small details or shading
Jenna made a quick sketch of the old bridge before the light changed.
Jenna 在光線改變之前，快速地畫了一張舊橋的草圖。
collocation: quick sketch of [noun]
The architect's sketch showed only the basic shape of the building.
建築師的草圖只顯示了建築物的基本形狀。
Diya filled her notebook with sketches of birds and trees from the park.
Diya 的筆記本裡畫滿了公園裡鳥類和樹木的素描。
The designer drew a rough sketch of the dress on a paper napkin.
設計師在紙巾上畫了一張洋裝的粗略草圖。
Asher's charcoal sketch captured the cat's sleeping posture with just a few lines.
Asher 的炭筆素描只用寥寥數筆就捕捉到那隻貓睡覺的姿態。
- drawing
a broader term; a sketch is a rough, quick type of drawing, often a first version of a more detailed drawing
- doodle
an even more casual, absent-minded drawing, often done while thinking about something else
- outline
focuses on the outer edge or shape, while a sketch may include some shading and internal lines
- masterpiece
a highly finished, detailed work, the opposite of a rough sketch
文法句型
a sketch of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often combined with rough, quick, or pencil to describe the style or medium of the sketch.
常見錯誤
2. a description, given in speech or writing, that tells only the main facts about
概述；簡介
僅含主要細節的簡短描述
a description, given in speech or writing, that tells only the main facts about a person, event, or situation
The article began with a short biographical sketch of the scientist.
文章開頭簡單介紹了這位科學家的生平。
collocation: biographical sketch of [person]
Otis gave the group a brief sketch of his travel plans for the summer.
Otis 向小組簡要說明了他的暑假旅行計畫。
The report opened with a sketch of the company's history since 1990.
報告一開始概述了該公司自 1990 年以來的歷史。
Putri wrote a humorous sketch of her first day working at the hospital.
Putri 以幽默的筆觸描寫了她在醫院上班的第一天。
文法句型
a sketch of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by of to introduce the topic or person being described. Common in biographical, journalistic, and academic contexts.
常見錯誤
3. a brief, comedic piece of theatre or television, usually lasting just a few minu
短劇；趣劇
舞台或電視中的搞笑片段
a brief, comedic piece of theatre or television, usually lasting just a few minutes
The comedy troupe performed a hilarious sketch about a chaotic restaurant kitchen.
劇團表演了一段關於餐廳廚房大亂鬥的搞笑短劇。
collocation: comedy sketch / perform a sketch
Mert's favourite TV sketch shows two friends trying to assemble a bookshelf.
Mert 最喜歡的電視短劇是兩個朋友試著組裝書架的橋段。
Sade wrote a five-minute sketch for the school talent show.
Sade 為學校才藝表演寫了一齣五分鐘的短劇。
Three actors rehearsed a short sketch about a job interview gone wrong.
三名演員排練了一段關於求職面試搞砸了的短劇。
- skit
more informal, often shorter and simpler; skits are common at amateur events while sketches are associated with professional comedy
- comedy bit
a very short segment within a larger show, not necessarily a full scene with a setting and characters
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense refers only to a performed comedic scene, not a written or spoken description. Also called a comedy sketch or skit in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
sketch — 動詞
- sketchpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sketches3rd person singular
- sketching-ing form
- sketchedpast simple
1. to draw something quickly and roughly, without adding many details or finishing
畫素描；勾勒
快速粗略地繪畫
to draw something quickly and roughly, without adding many details or finishing it carefully
Rin sat on the park bench and sketched the street musicians across the square.
Rin 坐在公園長椅上，畫了廣場對面街頭藝人的素描。
transitive: sketch + direct object (scene/person)
The artist sketched the model's face in charcoal before starting the oil painting.
畫家先用炭筆素描模特兒的臉，再開始畫油畫。
Shanti quickly sketched the garden layout on a scrap of paper.
Shanti 在一張紙上快速勾勒出花園的配置。
The students sketched the still life set up at the front of the classroom.
學生們素描了擺在教室前方的靜物。
Lukas sketched the harbour scene in just a few minutes before the rain started.
Lukas 在開始下雨前花幾分鐘畫了港口的速寫。
- draw
a more general term; sketching implies speed and roughness, while drawing can refer to any level of detail
- doodle
done absent-mindedly, usually without a specific subject; sketching is intentional and observational
- outline
focuses only on the outer shape; sketching may include shading, texture, and internal lines
- paint
uses colour and typically takes more time and care; the opposite of a quick sketch in a monochrome medium
文法句型
sketch + noun phrase
sketch (no object)
用法筆記
Commonly used with a direct object (sketch + person/place/thing) but also appears intransitively: 'She sat outside and sketched.' The phrasal verb sketch out can mean planning or outlining an idea, not necessarily drawing.