illustrate
['ɪl.ə.streɪt] verb transitive
EXPLAIN 阐明
IMPROVER
■to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples （尤指用例子）说明，阐明•The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.讲师在黑板上用图表来说明自己的观点。 •This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.最近的这次冲突进一步说明了联合国的软弱。 •[+ question word] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.这次展览将展示生命是如何从水中演化而来的。
['ɪl.ə.streɪt] verb transitive
PICTURES 图画
■to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc 给（书籍、杂志等）画插图•a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscript配有精美插图的书／旧手稿 |