summary /ˈsʌmərɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A summary of something is a short account of it, which gives the main points but not the details. 总结

  例：

  What follows is a brief summary of the process.

  接下来是对该过程的一个简短总结。

• 2. 

  PHRASE You use in summary to indicate that what you are about to say is a summary of what has just been said. 总之

  例：

  In summary, it is my opinion that this complete treatment process was very successful.

  总之，我认为这整个治疗过程非常成功。

• 3. 

  ADJ Summary actions are done without delay, often when something else should have been done first or done instead. 从简的 [正式] [ADJ n]

  例：

  It says torture and summary execution are common.

  据说酷刑和草草处决很常见。