| 单词 | elaborate |
| 释义 | elaborate elaborate /ɪˈlæb.ər.ət/ aep /-ɚ-/ adjective ► C2 containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts: » You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.» They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.» He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Detailed and carefulelaborately /-li/ adverb► F0» It was the most elaborately decorated cake - all sugar flowers and bows.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Detailed and careful • • • Extra Examples:» The dancers leading the procession were in colourful and elaborate costumes.» She had a most elaborate hairdo, all piled up on top of her head.» I'd prefer a simple classic style - nothing too elaborate.» She and her boyfriend came up with an elaborate plan to murder her husband.» That seems a very elaborate way of recording the information - do you really need all of those details? elaborate /ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/ verb [I] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for elaborate ► F0 to add more information to or explain something that you have said: » The minister said he was resigning, but refused to elaborate on his reasons for doing so.Thesaurus+: ↑Elaborating, specifying and simplifyingelaboration /ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun [C or U]► F0» This point needs greater elaboration.Thesaurus+: ↑Elaborating, specifying and simplifying |
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