n.[C]

1. 外形；輪廓[（+of）]
   The outline of Italy suggests a boot.

   義大利的輪廓像一隻靴子。

2. 略圖；素描[（+of）]
   Make an outline of the scene before you paint.

   在上顏料之前先給此景畫一個素描。

3. 提綱，概要；要點；草案[（+of）]
   These reports give an outline rather than the details.

   這些報告只給了一個大綱，而沒有提供細節。

vt.

1. 畫出……的輪廓，畫……的略圖
   Outline a map of North America.

   畫一幅北美的略圖。

2. 概述，略述
   He listened as I outlined my reasons.

   他聽我扼要地敘述了我的理由。

n.

1. a line or lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.
   ▸the outer edges of an object.
2. a representation of a word in shorthand.
3. a general plan showing essential features but no detail.

v.

1. draw or define the outer edge or shape of.
2. give a summary of.