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GRE 红宝书

• n. 阴谋; ( 作品等) 体系, 结构
• ［英］ n. 阴谋 ( a crafty or secret plan) ; ( 作品等) 体系, 结构 ( a systematic or organized framework;design)
• ［记］ 注意不要和schema ( 轮廓) 相混, 尤其作为""阴谋""一意

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Latin schemat-, schema arrangement, figure, from Greek schēmat-, schēma, from echein to have, hold, be in (such) a condition; akin to Old English sige victory, Sanskrit sahate he prevails
• Date: circa 1595
• 1.
  • a. archaic
    • (1) a mathematical or astronomical diagram
    • (2) a representation of the astrological aspects of the planets at a particular time
  • b. a graphic sketch or outline
• 2. a concise statement or table ; epitome
• 3. a plan or program of action; especially a crafty or secret one
• 4. a systematic or organized configuration ; design <color scheme>
• Synonyms: see plan

II. verb (schemed; scheming)

• Date: 1749
• transitive verb
  • to form a scheme for
• intransitive verb
  • to form plans; also plot, intrigue
• ? schemer noun

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