
blueprints
词源
源自19世纪,由 'blue'(蓝色)和 'print'(印刷)组成,因早期技术图纸使用蓝底白线的印刷方法而得名。
noun
❶ 蓝图,指建筑或工程的详细技术图纸,通常用蓝底白线绘制,用于指导施工或制造过程。
“The architect showed us the blueprints for the new office building.”
(建筑师向我们展示了新办公楼的蓝图。)
“Before construction begins, the blueprints must be approved by the city.”
(在施工开始前,蓝图必须得到市政府的批准。)
❶ 比喻为计划或方案,指为实现某个目标而制定的详细步骤或策略。
“The company's blueprints for expansion included opening five new stores.”
(公司的扩张计划包括开设五家新店。)
“The government unveiled its blueprints for economic recovery.”
(政府公布了经济复苏的计划。)
常见短语
follow the blueprints — 严格按照计划或图纸执行,比喻做事遵循既定方案。
“The team followed the blueprints closely to avoid any mistakes.”
(团队严格按照计划执行,以避免任何错误。)
blueprint for success — 成功的计划或策略,指为实现目标而制定的有效方法。
“His meticulous planning was the blueprint for success in the competition.”
(他细致的计划是比赛中成功的蓝图。)