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plot

US /plɑt/

noun, verb Core · B1 Giải trí & truyền thông

Definition

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The plot of the new film is simple but very entertaining.

Word Family

NounNoun
plot gốc plotter
VerbVerb
plot gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • storylinethe plot of a book or play or film
  • schemean elaborate and systematic plan of action
  • parcela wrapped container

Collocations

  • Easy plot of the exciting movie
    to plot of the exciting movie, meaning to plan secretly, usually something illegal
  • Medium purchase a vacant building plot
    to purchase a vacant building plot, meaning to obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
  • Hard plot quarterly sales trajectories accurately
    to plot quarterly sales trajectories accurately, meaning to plan secretly, usually something illegal
  • Very Hard the plot thickens with new evidence
    referring to the plot thickens with new evidence

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