illustrate
verb [ T ] uk/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/ us/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
(DRAW PICTURES)
B2 给（书籍、杂志等）画插图
to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.
a beautifully illustrated book/old manuscript 配有精美插图的书／旧手稿
(EXPLAIN)
C1 （尤指用例子）说明，阐明
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples
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。
[ + question word ] 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。
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- 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.