illustrate
illustrate 英 [ˈɪləstreɪt] 美 [ˈɪləˌstret, ɪˈlʌsˌtret]
v. 阐明;图解
进行时:illustrating 过去式:illustrated 过去分词:illustrated 第三人称单数:illustrates
- To illustrate is to make something more clear or visible. Children's books are illustrated with pictures. An example can illustrate an abstract idea.
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- v. 阐明;图解
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1. an illustrated textbook
有插图的课本
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2. His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition.
他在演讲中使用了探险时拍摄的照片。
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3. To illustrate my point,let me tell you a little story.
为了说明我的观点,让我来给你们讲个小故事。
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4. Here's an example to illustrate what I mean.
这儿有个例子可以说明我的意思。
- illustrate (v.) 1520s, "light up, shed light on;" 1610s, "educate by means of examples," back-formation from illustration, and in some cases from Latin illustratus, past participle of illustrare "light up, make light, illuminate." Sense of "provide pictures to explain or decorate" is 1630s. Related: Illustrated; illustrating.
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