The book (was) aimed at giving a general outline of this subject.

这本书的目的是要对这个问题作个大概描述。

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The image above shows the general outline of a fixed-width website layout.

上图显示了固定宽度网页布局大体上的实现方式。

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Therefore, this is just a general outline and your Theme may be different.

因此，这只是概述，你的主题可能会有所不同。

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Then, with a few other flowers, I sketched the general outline and shape before placing the rest of the stems into the composition.

WSJ: Sweet Spring | Creating the Perfect Spring Floral Arrangement

Beyond that, however, they have pressed to remove any mention in the new outline of a general change in principle on arms exports.

ECONOMIST: Japan

The Senate leadership is looking to McCain to take the lead on tobacco legislation, and McCain has been consulting with the White House, state attorneys general and members of the health community to hammer out a rough outline of a bill.

CNN: McCain Prepares To Unveil Tobacco Settlement Proposal