illustrate

🇬🇧 UK/'ilәstreit/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To explain or clarify something by giving examples; to add pictures or diagrams to a book or text.

举例说明,阐明;为…配插图

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The author used examples to illustrate the main concept.

  • 2.

    This graph illustrates the growth in sales over five years.

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