abstract /ˈæbstrækt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

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

  例：

  ...starting with a few abstract principles.

  …以几条抽象的原则开始。

  例：

  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]

  例：

  ...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)

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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。