apercu

/,æpə:'sju:/

Thân thiện

A student writes an apercu of the novel on a notecard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brief summary or synopsis: A concise statement or outline of the main points of a subject, text, or situation.
   • A revealing insight or glimpse: A quick, penetrating perception or understanding that reveals the essence of something.

Usage

• The word "aperçu" is used to describe a concise overview or a sudden, insightful understanding. It often implies a summary that captures the core of a complex matter in a few words or a flash of intuitive comprehension.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The professor began the lecture with a brilliant aperçu of the entire philosophical movement.
  • Her comment provided a sharp aperçu into the underlying tensions within the group.

Advanced Usage

• "To offer an aperçu": To provide a brief but insightful summary or glimpse.
  • The critic's review offered a valuable aperçu into the director's thematic concerns.

Variants and Related Words

• Synopsis (n): A brief summary or general survey of something.
• Overview (n): A general review or summary of a subject.
• Glimpse (n): A momentary or partial view.

Synonyms

• Summary: A brief statement of the main points.
• Outline: A general description covering the main points.
• Insight: The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding.

Idioms and Phrases

• In aperçu: In summary; as a brief overview.
  • He explained the complex theory in aperçu, focusing only on its fundamental principles.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a short synopsis