subplot
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/ˈsʌbplɑːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsʌbplɒt/
A smaller story that is part of a larger story, connected to the main story but can also stand on its own.
The subplot of the movie revolved around the detective's personal life, which added depth to the main plot.
电影的次要情节围绕侦探的个人生活展开,这为主要内容增添了深度。