sketch

1. N-COUNT A sketch is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details. Artists often use sketches as a preparation for a more detailed painting or drawing. 草图; 略图; 素描

...a sketch of a soldier by Orpen. …一幅奥彭画的一位士兵的素描。

2. V-T/V-I If you sketch something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it. 画…的素描; 画…的速写

Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills. 克莱尔和大卫·阿斯特正在素描远处西班牙山峦景色。

3. N-COUNT A sketch of a situation, person, or incident is a brief description of it without many details. 概述

...thumbnail sketches of heads of state and political figures. …国家首脑和政治要员们的简要陈述。

4. V-T If you sketch a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts. 概述; 简述

Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened. 克罗斯简要地概述了这个事件，如实地讲述了所发生的事情。

5. PHRASAL VERB Sketch out means the same as . 概述; 简述

He sketched out plans to give consumers more affordable choices. 他简述了几个计划，以给顾客提供更多符合其购买力的选择。

6. N-COUNT A sketch is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show. 幽默短剧; 滑稽小品

...a five-minute sketch about a folk singer. …一出有关一位民间歌手的5分钟幽默短剧。