•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。

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•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。