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to plot
01
阴谋, 策划
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
标示, 绘制
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.
船长为航行规划了航线，在海图上标示了航路点。
Before the flight, the pilot meticulously plotted the route on the aviation chart.
在飞行前，飞行员仔细地在航空图上标示了航线。
03
绘制, 作图
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.
科学家将实验结果绘制在图表上，以展示变量之间的相关性。
The economist plotted the economic trends over the past decade.
经济学家绘制了过去十年的经济趋势。
04
编撰, 情节设计
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.
作者花了几个月编撰这部悬疑小说错综复杂的情节。
Before filming began, the screenplay writer diligently plotted the narrative arc of the movie.
在拍摄开始之前，剧本作者认真地编撰了电影的叙事结构。
Plot
01
阴谋, 密谋
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.
这位侦探揭露了一个阴谋，以从慈善机构挪用资金，揭示了该组织内部腐败的程度。
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.
在小说中，主角发现了一个阴谋，试图推翻政府，这迫使她在自身安全和揭露真相的责任之间做出选择。
02
小块土地, 花圃
a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening
Example
She planted vegetables in her small garden plot.
她在她的小花圃里种植蔬菜。
They purchased a plot of land to build their new house.
他们购买了一小块土地来建造他们的新房子。
03
情节, 故事情节
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.
这部小说的情节让读者紧张不已，因为它有着意想不到的转折。
The movie 's plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines.
这部电影的故事情节错综复杂，交织着多个情节线。
04
图表, 曲线图
a graph that shows how something changes or moves over time
Example
The plot showed the increase in sales throughout the year.
图表显示了全年销售额的增长。
On the plot, you could see the stock prices rising and falling.
在曲线图上，你可以看到股价的涨落。
