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Definition
The plot of a novel, film, or other narrative work; the sequence of events and developments.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sequence of events within a narrative work rather than the broader concept of a story. While it can be used for real life situations in formal or legal contexts to mean circumstances or details, in everyday speech it is almost exclusively reserved for media like films, dramas, and books.
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The plot of this movie is very tight and suspenseful.
Do you remember the plot of this book?
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Common phrases
the plot is tight and suspenseful
the plot is complicated
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the general story or theme of a person's life, as it sounds overly dramatic or literary. Use 故事 when referring to a general account of events.
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Grammar guides
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