abstract

1. ADJ An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events. 抽象的

...starting with a few abstract principles. …以幾條抽象的原則開始。

It's not a question of some abstract concept of justice. 這不是一個有關正義的某一抽象概唸的問題。

2. ADJ In grammar, an abstract noun refers to a quality or idea rather than to a physical object. 抽象的 (名詞)[ADJ n]

...abstract words such as glory, honour, and courage. …諸如光榮、榮譽、勇氣這樣的抽象詞滙。

3. ADJ Abstract art makes use of shapes and patterns rather than showing people or things. 抽象的 (藝術)

A modern abstract painting takes over one complete wall. 一幅現代抽象畫佔了整整一麪牆。

4. PHRASE When you talk or think about something in the abstract, you talk or think about it in a general way, rather than considering particular things or events. 在抽象意義上

Money was a commodity she never thought about except in the abstract. 金錢是她從未具躰想過的一種商品。

5. N-COUNT An abstract is an abstract work of art. 抽象作品

His abstracts are held in numerous collections. 他的抽象畫被納入到很多收藏中。

6. N-COUNT An abstract of an article, document, or speech is a short piece of writing that gives the main points of it. 摘要

It might also be necessary to supply an abstract of the review of the literature as well. 可能也有必要提供這篇文學評論的摘要。