"broad strokes" in Chinese (Simplified)
大致情况粗略地
Definition
“Broad strokes” 指的是只谈主要想法或总体概况,而不讲细节。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于总结或概述,不适合详细说明。常用于商务、创意领域。表达方式有“in broad strokes”、“paint with broad strokes”。
Examples
Let me explain the plan in broad strokes.
让我用**大致情况**解释一下这个计划。
She described the story in broad strokes without details.
她只是用**大致情况**讲述了这个故事,没有细节。
We only need the broad strokes of the report for now.
我们目前只需要报告的**大致情况**。
Just give me the broad strokes—I don’t need every tiny detail.
只需要说说**大致情况**,不需要每个小细节。
We discussed the project in broad strokes before starting the details.
我们在开始细节前先讨论了项目的**大致情况**。
Her job interview answer covered the broad strokes, but the manager asked for specifics.
她在面试中的回答只是说了**大致情况**,但经理要求具体细节。