【释义】
the gist, the main idea and meaning of what someone has said or written
主旨,要点:
【例句】
The gist of his argument is that full employment is impossible.
他辩论的主旨是,全面就业是不可能的。
【例句】
Don't worry about all the details as long as you get the gist (=understand the main meaning) of it.
不要尽留心细节,只要理解要点就行了。