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plot

/ˈplɑːt/

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noun

plural plots

[count] an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit

The plots are selling for $15,000 per acre.

They just bought a 12-acre plot of land.

a usually small piece of land that is used for a particular purpose

a garden plot

He bought a burial plot in the local cemetery. [=a small area of land where his body will be buried when he dies]

a series of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc. [count]

The book's plot revolves around a woman who is searching for her missing sister.

The movie has a weak/strong plot.

As the plot unfolds [=as the story continues; as things happen in the novel, movie, etc.], we learn more about the hero's family. [noncount]

The movie lacks plot [=nothing interesting happens in the movie], but it's a fascinating character study.

He is a master of plot [=he is very good at thinking of interesting stories], but his characters are not realistic. - see also subplot

[count] :a secret plan to do something that is usually illegal or harmful

Police uncovered a plot to assassinate the prime minister.

The prime minister was the target of an assassination plot.

plots against the government

They hatched a plot [=made a plan] to steal the famous painting.

lose the plot

Brit informal :to become confused or crazy

She was so nervous she thought she was going to lose the plot. [=lose it]

the plot thickens

When the plot thickens in a novel, movie, etc., the story becomes more complicated or interesting.

The plot thickens when the audience learns that the missing woman used to work for the FBI. The phrase is also used in a usually humorous way to talk about things that happen in real life.

So you've worked with him before? Ah, the plot thickens.

verb

plots; plotted; plotting

to plan secretly to do something usually illegal or harmful [+ obj]

They plotted to steal the painting.

She spent her years in prison plotting her revenge.

He plotted his escape.

They are accused of plotting the assassination of the prime minister. = They are accused of plotting to assassinate the prime minister. [no obj]

usually + against

He feared the other prisoners were plotting against him.

[+ obj] :to plan (something)

We've been plotting growth strategies for the company.

She carefully plotted her career path.

[+ obj] :to mark (something, such as a location or path) on a map, graph, chart, etc.

They've plotted the locations where the trees will be planted.

Have you plotted the route for your trip yet?

Students plotted soil temperatures on a graph throughout the school year. - often + out

The investigators plotted out the airplane's route.

[+ obj] :to create a plot for (a novel, movie, etc.) - usually used as (be) plotted

Her latest book is a brilliantly plotted novel [=a novel with a brilliant plot] about the war.

* Các từ tương tự:
plotline, plotter