sketch
复数形式
sketches
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草图, 素描
a basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version
A sketch is a quick, rough drawing or outline created to show the basic elements and structure of a subject. Sketches are often used by artists and designers as early drafts or plans for more detailed and finished works. They help to imagine ideas, explore layouts, and create the foundation for the final piece.
- The architect presented a rough sketch of the new building before starting detailed plans.
建筑师在开始详细计划之前，展示了新建筑的粗略草图。
- The designer created a sketch of the dress to give the client an initial idea of the concept.
设计师创建了裙子的草图，以向客户提供概念的初步想法。
- His novel began as a brief sketch, which he later expanded into a full manuscript.
他的小说最初是一个简短的草图，后来他将其扩展成完整的手稿。
- They drafted a sketch of the marketing campaign to gauge the team’s reactions.
他们起草了营销活动的草图以评估团队的反应。
- The artist’s early sketch showed the framework of what would become a detailed painting.
艺术家的早期草图展示了将成为详细绘画的框架。
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讽刺漫画, 政治讽刺漫画
a brief, often single‑panel cartoon or caricature that uses image and caption to satirize people, events, or social trends
- The newspaper ran a sharp political sketch of the mayor that skewered his latest proposal.
报纸刊登了一幅尖锐的政治讽刺画，嘲笑了市长的最新提案。
- Each issue included a comic sketch poking fun at office life and the weekly headline.
每期都包含一个取笑办公室生活和每周头条的漫画草图。
- The cartoonist's sketch of the celebrity exaggerated the features until the joke landed.
漫画家对名人的速写夸大了特征，直到笑话奏效。
- Students laughed at the campus paper's sketch lampooning the administration's new parking rules.
学生们对校园报纸上讽刺行政新停车规定的草图笑了。
- The magazine commissioned a topical sketch to illustrate the absurdity of the advertising campaign.
该杂志委托创作了一幅时事讽刺画，以说明广告活动的荒谬性。
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素描, 概略
a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail
- His travel journal contained a sketch of the bustling marketplace.
他的旅行日记中包含了一幅繁华市场的素描。
- The author included a vivid sketch of village life in the introduction.
作者在引言中加入了乡村生活的生动素描。
- She wrote a short sketch of the mysterious stranger she met.
她写了一个关于她遇到的那个神秘陌生人的简短素描。
- The novel opened with a sketch of the protagonist’s childhood.
小说以主人公童年的素描开篇。
- The historical sketch provided context for the main story.
历史素描为主要故事提供了背景。
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概要, 简述
a concise, factual outline of events or developments that highlights main points without elaboration
- The prosecutor opened with a quick sketch of the timeline before calling witnesses.
检察官在传唤证人之前，先快速概述了时间线。
- For the meeting he prepared a two‑page sketch of last quarter's sales and the key trends.
为了这次会议，他准备了一份两页的草图，概述了上一季度的销售情况和关键趋势。
- The historian provided a sketch of the uprising to set the stage for a longer analysis.
历史学家提供了起义的概述，为更长的分析奠定了基础。
- After the briefing, everyone had a clear sketch of the crisis and who was responsible for next steps.
简报会后，每个人都对危机以及谁负责下一步行动有了清晰的概述。
- The article's first paragraph offered a sketch of the scandal so readers could follow the finer details later.
文章的第一段提供了丑闻的概述，以便读者稍后可以跟进更精细的细节。
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小品, 短喜剧场景
a short comic scene performed as part of a variety show or comedy program
A sketch is a short, informal performance or scene, often used as part of a larger show or variety program. It typically features a brief comedic or dramatic scenario with a small cast and is designed to entertain or make a point quickly. Sketches can be standalone pieces or part of a series, and they often rely on humor, satire, or clever dialogue to engage the audience. The goal of a sketch is to deliver a concise, impactful performance that captures the audience's attention within a limited time frame.
- The late‑night show opened with a sketch about a disastrously honest customer service line.
深夜节目以一个关于灾难性诚实的客服热线的小品开场。
- Their festival set included a sketch in which two detectives solved crimes by arguing about grammar.
他们的节日表演包括一个小品，其中两名侦探通过争论语法来破案。
- After rehearsing all week, the troupe perfected the quick sketch that closed the cabaret.
经过一周的排练，剧团完善了结束歌舞表演的快速小品。
- The student comedy group staged a sketch lampooning campus bureaucracy that had everyone laughing.
学生喜剧团体上演了一个小品，讽刺了校园官僚主义，让所有人都笑了。
- In the radio sketch, sound effects and timing carried the punchline without any visual gags.
在广播小品中，音效和时机在没有视觉噱头的情况下承载了笑点。