illustration [ˌɪl.ə'streɪ.ʃən] noun countable or uncountable EXPLAIN ADVANCED ■an example that explains or proves something 例证,实例•This delay is a perfect illustration of why we need a new computer system.这次延误再好不过地说明了我们为甚么需要新的电脑系统。 •A couple of examples are included, by way of illustration (= to show the meaning more clearly).聊举几例,以兹说明。 [ˌɪl.ə'streɪ.ʃən] noun countable or uncountable PICTURES ADVANCED ■a picture in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of illustrating something 插图;图解,图示•a full-page illustration一幅整页的插图 •colour/black and white illustrations彩色/黑白插图 |