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单词 illustrate
释义 illustrate

illustrate /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

verb [T] (DRAW PICTURES) ↑Verb Endings for illustrate
B2 to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.: » a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscriptThesaurus+: ↑Painting, drawing and printing
verb [T] (EXPLAIN) ↑Verb Endings for illustrate
C1 to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples: » The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.» This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.» [+ question word] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explaining
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Extra Examples:» It is sometimes easier to illustrate an abstract concept by analogy with something concrete.» The incident graphically illustrates just how dangerous the situation in the war zone has become.» She illustrated her point by carrying out a simple experiment.» The incident illustrates the need for tighter security.» I need a volunteer to help me illustrate this next concept.
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