plot
Significado: The main story of a book or film; a secret plan; a piece of land
Plot has several meanings: the storyline or sequence of events in a narrative (book, film, play); a secret scheme or conspiracy; or a small piece of land for building or gardening. As a verb, it means to plan secretly or to mark points on a graph or map.
Ejemplos
- The film has an exciting plot with many twists. 这部电影有一个扣人心弦的情节,充满了转折。La película tiene una trama emocionante con muchos giros.その映画には多くのどんでん返しがあるエキサイティングな筋書きがあります。그 영화는 반전이 많은 흥미진진한 줄거리를 가지고 있습니다.
- They discovered a plot to overthrow the government. 他们发现了一个推翻政府的阴谋。Descubrieron un complot para derrocar al gobierno.彼らは政府を転覆させる陰謀を発見しました。그들은 정부를 전복시키려는 음모를 발견했습니다.
- She grows vegetables on her allotment plot. 她在自己的菜园地块上种蔬菜。Ella cultiva verduras en su parcela de huerto.彼女は家庭菜園の区画で野菜を育てています。그녀는 텃밭 구획에서 채소를 기르고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'plot' meaning 'a small piece of ground'. The sense of 'a secret plan' (16th century) and 'the storyline of a narrative' (17th century) may come from French 'complot' (conspiracy). The three meanings coexist today.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is one of history's most famous conspiracies, when Guy Fawkes and others planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. November 5th is still celebrated as 'Bonfire Night' in Britain.
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