1、outline

概述；概括

The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image.

市长概述了他整顿市容的计划。

The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.

本书概括的一些方法仅供参考。

概要；梗概

Following is an outline of the survey findings.

以下是调查结果概要。

The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.

国务卿对提议进行了简要的概述。

（因背后的光线）显示…的轮廓（或外形）

The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there.

高悬的灯光映照出里兹饭店的轮廓。

It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky.

星空之上映衬出美景。

2、effect

影响;效果;结果

Parents worry about the effect of music on their adolescent's behavior.

父母担心音乐对青春期孩子的行为所产生的影响。

The austerity measures will have little immediate adverse effect on the average Moroccan.

财政紧缩政策不会对普通的摩洛哥人产生直接的负面影响。

为了给人印象;为了吸引注意力

Jock paused for effect, his eyes glinting over his glass as he took another drink.

乔克为了制造效果停下来又喝了口酒，他的眼睛在酒杯上方光芒闪烁。

The Cockney accent was put on for effect.

这伦敦腔是为了给人以深刻印象而故意装出来的。