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synopsis
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概要, 剧情简介
a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work
A synopsis is a brief summary that outlines the main points or key elements of a story, book, film, or other work. It provides an overview of the plot, including the central conflict, main characters, and major events, without going into detailed descriptions. The purpose of a synopsis is to give a clear and concise view of the content, helping readers or viewers understand the essence of the work quickly.
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概要, 摘要
a concise summary that highlights the key points of a larger work, topic, or situation
- The professor provided a synopsis of the research paper before diving into the details.
教授在深入细节之前提供了研究论文的概要。
- Before the meeting, they handed out a synopsis of the new project to all attendees.
会议之前，他们向所有与会者分发了新项目的概要。
- The lawyer gave the jury a synopsis of the case before presenting the evidence.
律师在提交证据之前向陪审团提供了案件的概要。
- The website offers a quick synopsis of each movie to help users decide what to watch.
该网站提供每部电影的快速概要，以帮助用户决定观看什么。