illustrate

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illustrate verb [T] (DRAW PICTURES)

to draw pictures for a book , magazine , etc.
给（书籍、杂志等）画插图
a beautifully illustrated book /old manuscript 配有精美插图的书／旧手稿

illustrate verb [T] (EXPLAIN)

to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly , especially by giving examples
（尤指用例子）说明，阐明
The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard . 讲师在黑板上用图表来说明自己的观点。
This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN. 最近的这次冲突进一步说明了联合国的软弱。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water . 这次展览将展示生命是如何从水中演化而来的。

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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