plot
noun
Definitions of plot noun
story(故事)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
the sequence of events in a story, film, play, or other narrative work.
情節；劇情
The plot of this movie is full of twists and turns.
這部電影的情節充滿了曲折。
The plot of the book was so captivating that I read it in one sitting.
這本書的情節非常引人入勝，我一口氣就讀完了。
The plot structure of this play is highly intricate.
這部戲劇的情節結構非常複雜。
plan(計劃)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a secret plan or scheme, often involving illegal or harmful activities.
陰謀；祕密計畫
They are plotting to overthrow the current government.
他們正在策劃推翻現任政府。
The police uncovered a plot to kidnap children.
警方破獲了一起綁架兒童的陰謀。
The mastermind behind the plot is still at large.
這起陰謀的幕後主謀仍然在逃。
land(土地)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
a small piece of land designated for a specific purpose.
小塊土地；小塊地皮
We bought a plot of land to build a house.
我們買了一塊地來蓋房子。
He designated a small plot in the backyard for growing vegetables.
他在後院指定了一小塊地來種菜。
The plot of land is too small for development.
這塊地太小了，無法開發。
chart(圖表)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a diagram or chart that shows data or relationships.
圖表；示意圖
This plot shows the sales trends over the past decade.
這張圖表顯示了過去十年的銷售趨勢。
The engineers created a precise plot based on the data.
工程師根據數據創建了一張精確的圖表。
This plot clearly illustrates the relationships between the variables.
這張圖表清楚地說明了變量之間的關係。
verb
Definitions of plot verb
draw(繪製)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to mark or draw something on a paper or a map.
在紙上（或地圖上）標記；繪製
She plotted their route on the map.
她在地圖上標記了他們的路線。
We need to accurately plot the outline of the building.
我們需要準確地繪製建築物的輪廓。
He plotted each attraction on the map with a pen.
他用筆在地圖上標記了每個景點。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to mark or show the position, movement, or development of something using lines or curves on a map or paper.
標繪…的位置；繪製…的圖表；標出…的航線
The scientists plotted the changes in the data during the experiment.
科學家在實驗過程中繪製了數據變化的圖表。
They need to plot the shifts in support for all candidates.
他們需要繪製所有候選人支持率變化的圖表。
The astronomers plotted the orbit of the newly discovered planet.
天文學家繪製了新發現行星的軌道圖。
plan(計劃)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to secretly plan to do something wrong, harmful, or illegal.
密謀；陰謀策劃
He was arrested for plotting a fraud.
他因密謀詐騙而被逮捕。
They are plotting how to steal cash from the bank.
他們正在密謀如何從銀行偷取現金。
The group was prosecuted for plotting to subvert the nation.
該團體因密謀顛覆國家而被起訴。
- Transitive(及物動詞)humorous(幽默)
to secretly plan a humorous or enjoyable trick or surprise for someone.
（幽默地）密謀；策劃
The kids are plotting to surprise their mother.
孩子們正在策劃給媽媽一個驚喜。
The friends are plotting a fun prank to play on the birthday person.
朋友們正在策劃一個有趣的惡作劇來捉弄壽星。
They are secretly plotting an elaborate proposal plan.
他們正在秘密策劃一個精心設計的求婚計劃。
story(故事)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to create the storyline or structure of something.
為…設計情節
The writer is plotting the storyline for his next novel.
這位作家正在為他的下一部小說設計情節。
They are working hard to plot a captivating storyline for this movie.
他們正在努力為這部電影設計一個引人入勝的情節。
The scriptwriter needs to plot each episode of the television series first.
編劇需要先為這部電視劇的每一集設計情節。
Idioms
- the plot thickens
Used to describe a situation that is becoming more complicated or mysterious.
用於表示情況突然變得更加複雜或神秘。
• Just when we thought we had solved the problem, new evidence emerged, and the plot thickened.
就在我們以為已經解決了問題時，新的證據出現了，情節變得更加複雜。