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. …以几条抽象的原则开始。

It's not a question of some abstract concept of justice. 这不是一个有关正义的某一抽象概念的问题。

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

...abstract words such as glory, honour, and courage. …诸如光荣、荣誉、勇气这样的抽象词汇。

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

A modern abstract painting takes over one complete wall. 一幅现代抽象画占了整整一面墙。

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. 在抽象意义上

Money was a commodity she never thought about except in the abstract. 金钱是她从未具体想过的一种商品。

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

His abstracts are held in numerous collections. 他的抽象画被纳入到很多收藏中。

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. 可能也有必要提供这篇文学评论的摘要。