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to plot
01
verschwören, intrigieren
to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal
Transitive: to plot a scheme | to plot to do sth
Example
The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.
The criminals were arrested before they could fully plot their scheme.
02
einzeichnen, markieren
to mark or indicate a route, position, or specific points on a map
Transitive: to plot a route or position
Example
The ship captain plotted the course for the voyage, marking waypoints on the nautical chart.
Der Schiffskapitän zeichnete den Kurs für die Reise ein und markierte Wegpunkte auf der Seekarte.
Before the flight, the pilot meticulously plotted the route on the aviation chart.
Vor dem Flug zeichnete der Pilot die Route sorgfältig auf der Luftfahrtkarte ein.
03
darstellen, grafisch darstellen
to illustrate or represent information by using a graph or chart
Transitive: to plot information
Example
The scientist plotted the experimental results on a graph to demonstrate the correlation between variables.
Der Wissenschaftler stellte die experimentellen Ergebnisse grafisch dar, um die Korrelation zwischen den Variablen zu demonstrieren.
The economist plotted the economic trends over the past decade.
Der Ökonom stellte die wirtschaftlichen Trends des vergangenen Jahrzehnts grafisch dar.
04
einen Handlungsablauf schreiben
to write the series of events forming a novel, movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to plot a narrative
Example
The author spent months plotting the intricate storyline of the mystery novel.
Der Autor verbrachte Monate damit, die komplexe Handlung des Kriminalromans zu entwerfen.
Before filming began, the screenplay writer diligently plotted the narrative arc of the movie.
Bevor die Dreharbeiten begannen, entwarf der Drehbuchautor sorgfältig den Erzählbogen des Films.
Plot
01
Verschwörung, Intrige
a plan that is made secretly, particularly to do something that is wrong, damaging, or illegal
Example
The detective uncovered a sinister plot to embezzle funds from the charity, revealing the extent of the corruption within the organization.
Der Detektiv deckte eine heimtückische Intrige auf, um Gelder von der Wohltätigkeitsorganisation zu unterschlagen und offenbarte das Ausmaß der Korruption innerhalb der Organisation.
In the novel, the protagonist discovers a plot to overthrow the government, forcing her to choose between her safety and her duty to expose the truth.
In dem Roman entdeckt die Protagonistin eine Verschwörung, um die Regierung zu stürzen, was sie zwingt, zwischen ihrer Sicherheit und ihrer Pflicht, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen, zu wählen.
02
Parzelle, Grundstück
a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening
Example
She planted vegetables in her small garden plot.
Sie pflanzte Gemüse in ihrer kleinen Gartenparzelle.
They purchased a plot of land to build their new house.
Sie kauften ein Grundstück, um ihr neues Haus zu bauen.
03
Handlung, Plot
the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
What is a "plot"?
A plot is the sequence of events and actions that make up the main storyline of a book, film, play, or other narrative work. It outlines the key events and conflicts that drive the story forward and includes the development of characters and their interactions. The plot typically involves an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, which together create a coherent and engaging narrative.
Example
The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists.
Die Handlung des Romans hielt die Leser mit ihren unerwarteten Wendungen in Atem.
The movie 's plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines.
Die Handlung des Films war komplex und verknüpfte mehrere Handlungsstränge.
04
Diagramm, Grafik
a graph that shows how something changes or moves over time
Example
The plot showed the increase in sales throughout the year.
Das Diagramm zeigt den Anstieg der Verkäufe im Laufe des Jahres.
On the plot, you could see the stock prices rising and falling.
Auf dem Diagramm konnte man die Aktienkurse steigen und fallen sehen.
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