elaborate
adjective UK [ɪˈlæb.ər.ət] US [-ə˞-]
ADVANCED
■containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts 精心计划（或制作）的；详尽的；复杂的•You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.你应该用一件样式简单的衬衫来配那条裙子，不要样式太复杂的。 •They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.他们正为婚礼做极为精心周到的准备。 •He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.他突然说了那么一大套理由，搞得我不敢相信他。
verb intransitive /ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/ slightly formal
■to add more information to or explain something that you have said 详尽说明；阐述•The minister said he was resigning, but refused to elaborate on his reasons for doing so.部长说他将辞职，但拒绝详细说明原因。 |