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a synopsis of something
用 of 引出具体内容
Please read the synopsis of the book.
请阅读这本书的概要。
梗概；概要；摘要
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
梗概；概要；摘要
A brief summary or outline of the main points of a written work, argument, or theory.
Please read the synopsis of the book.
请阅读这本书的概要。
对书面作品主要观点的简要概括,可为散文或表格形式；作品的节略或缩编。
A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
对论点或理论要点的简略总结
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
包含简短条目、共同概述整个领域的参考书。
A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
供平信徒使用的祈祷书。
A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
Before writing the full report, she sent a synopsis to her manager.
在写完整报告之前，她给经理发了一份梗概。
The back cover of the novel gives a brief synopsis of the plot.
小说封底给出了情节的简要梗概。
He read the synopsis before deciding to watch the film.
他先读了梗概，再决定是否看这部电影。
用 of 引出具体内容
Please read the synopsis of the book.
请阅读这本书的概要。
常见动词搭配
She wrote a synopsis of the film.
她写了这部电影的概要。
The report provides a synopsis of the findings.
报告提供了研究结果的摘要。
Not this
I wrote three synopsises for the project.
Use this
I wrote three synopses for the project.
Synopsis的复数形式是synopses，而不是synopsises。这是不规则的拉丁来源的复数变化。
Not this
Please synopsis the article.
Use this
Please write a synopsis of the article.
Synopsis是名词，不能直接用作动词。应使用动词summarize或短语write a synopsis of。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
剧情梗概
The back cover gives a plot synopsis without spoiling the ending.
封底给出了剧情梗概，没有剧透结局。
简要梗概
Could you give me a brief synopsis of the article?
你能给我这篇文章的简要梗概吗？
写梗概
She wrote a synopsis of the novel for the publisher.
她为出版商写了一篇这部小说的梗概。
报告概要
The committee read a synopsis of the report before the full meeting.
委员会在全体会议前阅读了报告概要。
章节摘要
Each chapter synopsis helps readers review the main ideas.
每个章节摘要帮助读者回顾要点。
提供概要
Please provide a synopsis of your proposed research.
请提供你研究计划的概要。
Use synopsis naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想 syn（一起）+ opsis（看，如 optic 与眼有关）：把全书的要点“放在一起看”一遍，就是梗概。
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、出版提案 synopsis 通常用于正式书面语境，指对作品、论点或理论的简要概括；日常口语中更常说 summary，具体使用时可结合场合选择更自然的词。
可数名词，复数形式为synopses
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