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Synopsis Noun Summary Synonyms Include 英 Sɪ'Nɒpsɪs] 美 Sɪ'Nɑːpsɪs

英语单词 synopsis
英美音标 英 [sɪ'nɒpsɪs] 美 [sɪ'nɑːpsɪs]
中文释义 n.摘要;概要
英语例句 (1) He just wants the synopsis and the list of options.
(2) The synopsis of the book is very good.
(3) Biographies, filmographies and synopsis can also be sent on a separate sheet.
中文例句 (1) 他只想要选项的摘要和列表。
(2) 这本书的梗概非常好。
(3) 您也可以将个人简介、电影作品目录及参赛作品介绍作为附件寄来。
vocabulary简明 Synopsis is a noun meaning summary. Instead of reciting every line of the Shakespeare play you were assigned to read over the weekend, it might be more helpful for your classmates if you give them a synopsis of what happened.
vocabulary扩展 The ancient Greek word synopsis means “general view.” Synonyms include abridgment, as in a shortened version of a book, and brief, which is a legal word, and sketch, which is a quick outline of a story. Other synonyms include abstract, compendium, digest (the noun form), and conspectus.
柯林斯解释
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](著作或作品的)大纲,提要,概要,梗概 A synopsis is a summary of a longer piece of writing or work.
  • For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.

    每本书都对应有一个简短的介绍。

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