illustrate

劍橋詞典

illustrate verb [T] (DRAW PICTURES)

to draw pictures for a book , magazine , etc.
給（書籍、雜志等）畫插圖
a beautifully illustrated book /old manuscript 配有精美插圖的書／舊手稿

illustrate verb [T] (EXPLAIN)

to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly , especially by giving examples
（尤指用例子）說明，闡明
The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard . 講師在黑板上用圖表來說明自己的觀點(diǎn)。
This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN. 最近的這次沖突進(jìn)一步說明了聯(lián)合國的軟弱。
[ 動詞后面接一個(gè)疑問詞 ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water . 這次展覽將展示生命是如何從水中演化而來的。

例句

• 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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