illustrate /ˈɪləˌstreɪt/ verb illustrates; illustrated; illustrating
illustrates; illustrated; illustrating
Learner's definition of ILLUSTRATE
[+ object]
1
: to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand(举例)说明,解释 2
: to be proof or evidence of (something)证明;证实 -
These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country.最近的这些事件表明这个国家需要变革。
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The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt.这些结果证明了系好安全带的重要性。
3
: to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures给(故事、书等)配插图 —
often used as (be) illustrated常用作(be) illustrated — illustrator
/ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/ noun, plural illustrators [count]