illustrate

US /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

UK /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

阐明, 说明

to explain or make clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

•

The speaker used a diagram to illustrate his point.

演讲者用图表来阐明他的观点。

•

Let me give you an example to illustrate what I mean.

让我举个例子来说明我的意思。

绘制插图, 加插图

to provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

•

The artist was hired to illustrate the children's book.

这位艺术家受雇为儿童书籍绘制插图。

•

Many classic novels are now available with beautiful new illustrations.

许多经典小说现在都有精美的新插图版本。