a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
轮廓画;略图,草图。
a line or set of lines of this type, perceived as defining the contours or bounds of an object
外形;轮廓
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the outlines of her face .她的脸部轮廓。
a representation of a word in shorthand
(词的)速记形式。
a general plan showing the essential features but not the detail
提纲,大纲
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a course outline .课程提纲。
the main features or general principles of something
概要,要点
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the main outlines of Eustace's career .尤斯塔斯职业生涯的主要情况。
draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of (something)
描出…轮廓,显示出…外形
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her large eyes were darkly outlined with kohl .她的大眼睛周围涂着黑黑的眼影。
give a summary of (something)
概述,概括
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she outlined the case briefly .她对情况作了简要的陈述。
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in outline in broad terms 大致上,扼要地the plan has been agreed in outline . 该计划总体上已达成一致