Sketch
01
草图, 素描
a basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version
例子
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。
02
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
例子
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。
03
素描, 概略
a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail
例子
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。
04
概要, 简述
a concise, factual outline of events or developments that highlights main points without elaboration
例子
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。
05
小品, 短喜剧场景
a short comic scene performed as part of a variety show or comedy program
例子
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。
to sketch
01
素描, 速写
to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something
Transitive: to sketch a drawing
例子
She sketches a rough outline of the landscape before painting.
她在绘画前素描了风景的粗略轮廓。
He sketched a quick portrait of his friend during lunch.
他在午餐时素描了他朋友的快速肖像。
02
概述, 简要描述
to provide a short or basic description of something
Transitive: to sketch sth
例子
He sketched the plan for the new project in a few simple sentences.
他用几句简单的话勾勒出了新项目的计划。
The professor sketched the history of the topic in just a few minutes.
教授在短短几分钟内概述了这个话题的历史。
