sub-plot

n.(戏剧、小说等的)次要情节

The silly ending robs the plot of any credibility. 这愚蠢的结尾使得整个情节变得一点都不可信。

Her jealousy is the mainspring of the novel's plot. 这部小说情节中贯穿了她的忌妒之心。

I had to sub for the referee, who was sick. 裁判病了，我得代为裁判。

They are brewing a plot behind the scenes. 他们正在幕后策划一个阴谋。

The plot of the novel is well laid out. 这部小说的情节安排得不错。

I grow potatoes on my little plot of land. 我在那一小块地上种土豆。