illustrate
/ˈɪləstreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5410 in the learning path
说明；举例阐明
Definitions
v. To make something clear through examples or evidence.
说明；举例阐明
v. To provide pictures for a book or other publication.
为……配插图
Example
She used two jars to illustrate the difference.
她用两个罐子来说明其中的区别。
These findings illustrate how access to public transport can improve employment opportunities in disadvantaged communities.
这些研究结果说明，公共交通的可及性如何改善弱势社区的就业机会。
Collocations
- illustrate a point
- illustrate the importance of
- illustrate a book
Word family
- illustration (n.)
- illustrator (n.)
- illustrative (adj.)
Synonyms
- demonstrate
- explain
Usage tip
illustrate可用例子说明，不一定涉及图片。
FAQ
- What does illustrate mean?
- To make something clear through examples or evidence. To provide pictures for a book or other publication.
- How is illustrate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪləstreɪt/, US /ˈɪləstreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
