英 [ˈaʊtlaɪn] 美 [ˈaʊtlaɪn]
n. 轮廓，外形；轮廓图，草图；提纲，大纲；梗概，要点；（词的）速记形式
v. 概述，略述；勾勒，描画……的轮廓
[ 复数 outlines 第三人称单数 outlines 现在分词 outlining 过去式 outlined 过去分词 outlined ][1]
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( outlining, outlined, outlines )
1.V-T If you outline an idea or a plan, you explain it in a general way. 概述
2.N-COUNT An outline is a general explanation or description of something. 概要 [also 'in' N]
3.V-T PASSIVE You say that an object is outlined when you can see its general shape because there is light behind it. 映衬出…的轮廓
4.N-COUNT The outline of something is its general shape, especially when it cannot be clearly seen. 轮廓[1]
in outline ◎画…的草图(或轮廓) , ◎概括地，扼要地
general outline 大纲，概要
outline form 外形；洞缘形
outline view n. 大纲视图
outline map 略图
outline plan 纲要计划