1. | [usupass] 加插图于；给（书等）做图表to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc. |
an illustrated textbook 有插图的课本 | |
His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. 他在演讲中使用了探险时拍摄的照片。 |
2. | （用示例、图画等）说明，解释to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc. |
To illustrate my point , let me tell you a little story. 为了说明我的观点，让我来给你们讲个小故事。 | |
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. 图 2 显示了去年的销售数字。 | |
Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. 这儿有个例子可以说明我的意思。 |
3. | ~ sth.~ how, what, etc.….~ that… 表明…真实；显示…存在to show that sth is true or that a situation exists |
The incident illustrates the need for better security measures. 这次事件说明了加强安全措施的必要。 |
