sketched
sketched — 動詞
- 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
速寫；畫草圖
快速粗略地畫出
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.
那位美術學生在兩分鐘內用鉛筆速寫出模特兒的臉。
transitive: sketch + direct object (face)
Before starting the oil painting, Elena sketched the outline of the mountains on the canvas.
Elena 開始畫油畫之前，先在畫布上勾勒出山脈的輪廓。
The architect sketched a rough floor plan on the back of a napkin during lunch.
建築師在午餐時於餐巾背面粗略畫出地板平面圖。
The children sat by the pond and sketched the ducks swimming in the water.
孩子們坐在池塘邊，素描在水中游泳的鴨子。
The fashion designer quickly sketched a new dress idea before the meeting started.
服裝設計師在會議開始前快速畫出了一件新禮服的構想。
- 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
概述；簡述
簡要描述主要觀點
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.
記者簡要描述了市長演講的要點，供晚間新聞使用。
transitive: sketch + main points
During the interview, the film director sketched out his vision for the new movie.
在訪談中，電影導演粗略說明了他對新片的構想。
phrasal: sketch out + vision
The professor sketched the key arguments of the theory on the whiteboard.
教授在白板上概述了該理論的核心論點。
In the opening chapter, the author sketched the background of the main character's childhood.
在開篇章節中，作者簡要描寫了主角的童年背景。
The coach sketched the team's defensive strategy for the second half of the match.
教練大致說明了球隊在下半場的防守策略。
- 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 — 名詞
1. a simple picture that is drawn quickly without many details, usually as a prepar
素描；草圖
快速粗略的繪畫
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.
藝術家在起霧前快速畫了一張港口的素描。
collocation: quick sketch / make a sketch
The detective found a sketch of the suspect inside the witness's notebook.
偵探在目擊者的筆記本裡發現了一張嫌犯的畫像。
A pencil sketch of the old church hung on the wall of the village café.
村莊咖啡館的牆上掛著一幅老教堂的鉛筆素描。
The students showed their sketch of a butterfly to the art teacher.
學生們向美術老師展示他們畫的蝴蝶素描。
The engineer drew a rough sketch of the machine to explain how it worked.
工程師畫了一張粗略的機器草圖來說明其運作方式。
- 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
概述；簡介
簡要的文字或口頭描述
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.
記者寫了一篇關於漁村日常生活的短篇報導。
collocation: short sketch of
The publisher asked for a biographical sketch of the author to include in the book.
出版社要求提供作者的個人簡介，附在書中。
collocation: biographical sketch
My manager asked for a brief sketch of the company's history for the new employees.
主管要求我簡要說明公司的歷史，供新進員工參考。
The committee reviewed a sketch of the proposal before the formal vote.
委員會在正式投票前審查了一份提案的概要。
The writer prepared a rough sketch of the plot before starting the novel.
作家在開始寫小說之前，先準備了一份粗略的情節大綱。
- 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
短劇；喜劇小品
簡短幽默的表演片段
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.
喜劇團演出了一段關於粗魯服務生的搞笑短劇。
collocation: comedy sketch / perform a sketch
The TV show opened with a sketch about two strangers stuck in an elevator.
電視節目以一段關於兩個陌生人被困在電梯裡的短劇開場。
The students rehearsed a short comedy sketch for the school talent show.
學生們為學校才藝表演排練了一段喜劇小品。
The audience laughed loudly at the sketch about the clumsy wedding photographer.
觀眾看到關於笨手笨腳婚禮攝影師的短劇時哄堂大笑。
The festival featured a sketch competition for young comedians from across the country.
該藝術節舉辦了一場全國年輕喜劇演員的短劇比賽。
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.