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scheme

/ˈskiːm/ American
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  • n. 方案, 计划
  • n. 阴谋
  • v. 计划, 图谋, 策划
Definition
  • n. an official plan
  • n. a secret dishonest plan
  • v. to make plans, often in a secret or dishonest way
Example
The company launched a new scheme to reward loyal customers.
公司推出了一项新计划,用来奖励忠实顾客。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: a plan made to achieve something (noun).

比较义项:为达成某事而制定的计划(名词)。

  • strategy

    Strategy is a broad, long-term plan or approach for reaching a goal, focused on overall thinking rather than an official programme; common in sports, business, and military contexts.

    strategy 指为实现目标而制定的长期、整体性谋略或方法,侧重整体思路而非正式项目,常见于体育、商业和军事场景。

    The coach explained a new strategy before the big game.

    教练在大赛前讲解了一套新战略。

  • scheme 本词

    Scheme is an official, organized plan or programme set up by a company or institution for a practical purpose, and can sound negative when it suggests trickery.

    scheme 指公司或机构为实际目的设立的正式方案或项目,有时带有暗示“诡计”的贬义色彩。

    The company launched a new scheme to reward loyal customers.

    公司推出了一项新方案来奖励忠实顾客。

Strategy and scheme both mean a plan. Strategy is a broad, long-term plan for reaching a goal, common in business or sport. Scheme is an official plan or programme set up by a company or institution, and can sound negative, suggesting trickery.

这两个词都可译作“计划”,但 strategy 强调为长期目标制定的整体谋略或方法,常见于竞赛、商业、军事等场景;scheme 强调机构或公司推出的正式方案或项目,英式英语中尤为常见,有时还带有“阴谋、诡计”的贬义(此贬义用法这里不作比较)。