gist

dʒist

托福雅思GRE

n the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
n the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

n. 要点, 要旨, 依据
[法] 依据, 要旨, 要点

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gist 这个词没有明显的词根或词缀，但可以理解为“事情的核心”或“要点”。

例句

1. The gist of the story is about friendship and loyalty.

这个故事的要点是关于友谊和忠诚。

2. Can you give me the gist of the meeting?

你能告诉我会议的要点吗？

3. I didn't understand every detail, but I got the gist of what he was saying.

我没有理解每个细节，但我明白了他在说什么的要点。