plot
plot
Meaning of plot
the story of a book, film or play
书、电影或戏剧的故事内容
Pronunciation
plot with Chinese translation
plot usage examples
The plot of this book is very interesting.
这本书的情节很有意思。
The plot of the movie kept me on edge the whole time.
电影的情节让我一直很紧张。
plot synonyms
What's the difference between plot, storyline, story, narrative, subplot, thread, and arc
Almost the same; the line of events in a story.
ENThe storyline becomes more dramatic in the second half.
Broader and more conversational.
ENThe story is exciting from beginning to end.
Formal: the way a story is told.
ENThe novel uses a dual narrative.
Advanced: broader words
A secondary line of the plot.
ENThe subplot adds humor to the main story.
One line of events in a story.
ENThe detective thread runs through the whole novel.
The development of a story or character.
ENHer character arc is one of the strongest parts of the film.
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Questions about this word
plot meaning: what does it mean?
the story of a book, film or play
plot pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
plot is pronounced as /plɒt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
plot definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
这本书的情节很有意思。 Translation: The plot of this book is very interesting.
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