Summary

(noun.) a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; 'he gave a summary of the conclusions'.

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• He was proceeding in a very summary way to practical love-making---- _Attendez, un instant, mon ange! 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• Darwin's account of his adventures and manifold observations is so informal, so rich in detail, as not to admit of summary. 李贝. 西洋科学史.
• It may clear up the necessarily rather confused discussion of this chapter to give a summary of the views expressed here in a diagram. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• The following summary of machines made by the leading companies from 1853 to 1876 illustrates the early growth of this industry: Manufacturer. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• The treatment he was subjected to in order to overcome his prejudices was summary and effective. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• D?dalus (= cunning artificer) was a sort of personified summary of mechanical skill. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• The salient facts of this brief summary will serve to show how discordant Pericles was with the normal life of his time and city. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• We have in vain pored over the leaves of Mr. Pickwick's note-book, in the hope of meeting with a general summary of these beautiful compositions. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• The surprise of Mr. Tupman at this summary proceeding, great as it was, was immeasurably exceeded by the astonishment of the doctor. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Well, the lady can't deny that it's a handsome arrangement, Mr. Letterblair had summed up, after mumbling over a summary of the settlement. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
• On the way, Arthur elicited from his new friend a confused summary of the interior life of Bleeding Heart Yard. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• I at once reported to Mr. Edison, whose manner of greeting my return was as characteristic of the man as his summary and matter-of-fact manner of my dispatch. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• Rather alarmed by this summary action, I was for a little delay, and even hinted that our friend himself might be difficult to deal with. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
• Very much perplexed by this summary disposition of this person, Mr. Pickwick walked back into the prison, revolving in his mind what he had better do. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• I was flushed by her summary of delights, and replied that it would indeed be a treat, but what would my mother say? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• Many of them are aimed at gas, and there are several grim summaries of death and fires due to gas-leaks or explosions. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.

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