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.