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
ilnot, opposite of
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lustrother
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ateto make, having
=illustrate
Example Sentences
- 1.
The author used examples to illustrate the main concept.
- 2.
This graph illustrates the growth in sales over five years.