illustrates

illustrates

形容词和名词的不同含义

• 形容词：

1. 用作形容词时，illustrates表示“用图表、图像等来说明或阐明”的意思。

2. 表示“生动地描绘或解释”的意思。

3. 表示“具有说明性的，有助于理解的”。

• 名词：

1. 用作名词时，illustrates指的是插图、图表，特指为书籍、报纸、杂志等的插图。

2. 指为解释或说明而作的图表、图像或示例。

词语辨析

illustrates与exemplifies、demonstrates存在一定的辨析关系，它们都可以表示“举例说明、阐明”的意思。其中，illustrates更强调通过插图、图表等形式来进行说明；exemplifies更偏向于通过具体的事例或案例来说明；demonstrates更强调通过实际操作或实验来阐明。

词汇扩充

illustration（名词）：插图，图表；解释，说明

illustrative（形容词）：说明性的，有助于理解的

illustrator（名词）：插图画家，图解员

近义词

depicts, portrays, presents

反义词

obscures, confuses, mystifies

柯林斯词典

illustrates (verb): If you say that something illustrates a situation that you are drawing attention to, you mean that it shows that the situation exists.

illustrates (verb): If you say that something illustrates a point that you are making, you mean that it proves that what you are saying is true.

牛津词典

illustrates (verb): Help to clarify or explain (a text or concept) by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

illustrates (verb): Serve as an example of.

用法

1. The graph illustrates the population growth over the past century.

2. The author illustrates his point with several real-life examples.

3. This case illustrates the need for stricter regulations.

4. The book contains numerous illustrations to help readers understand the concepts.

5. The illustrative diagrams in the presentation made it easier to grasp the complex idea.

中英双语例句

1. The picture illustrates the process of photosynthesis. 这幅图片说明了光合作用的过程。
2. The professor illustrated the theory with a practical experiment. 教授通过一个实际的实验来阐述这个理论。
3. This example illustrates how the new technology can improve efficiency. 这个例子说明了新技术如何提高效率。
4. The article is accompanied by several illustrations to make it more visually appealing. 这篇文章配有几张插图，使其更具视觉吸引力。
5. Her paintings are illustrative of her love for nature. 她的画作生动地表现了她对大自然的热爱。
6. The book illustrates the historical events that led to the war. 这本书描绘了导致战争的历史事件。
7. This experiment illustrates the importance of proper controls. 这个实验说明了正确控制的重要性。
8. The illustrator created beautiful drawings for the children's book. 这位插图画家为这本儿童书创作了漂亮的图画。
9. The professor used a diagram to illustrate the complex concept. 教授用一张图表来说明这个复杂的概念。
10. The illustrative examples helped the students understand the topic better. 这些说明性的例子帮助学生更好地理解了这个话题。
11. The presentation illustrated the company's goals and strategies. 这个演示展示了公司的目标和战略。
12. The illustration in the textbook helped me visualize the concept. 教科书中的插图帮助我形象地理解了这个概念。
13. The data illustrates a clear correlation between smoking and lung cancer. 数据显示了吸烟和肺癌之间的明确相关性。
14. This case study illustrates the challenges faced by small businesses. 这个案例研究说明了小企业面临的挑战。
15. The artist's paintings depict scenes from everyday life. 这位艺术家的画作描绘了日常生活的场景。
16. The documentary portrays the struggles of refugees in war-torn countries. 这部纪录片描绘了战乱国家难民的艰辛生活。
17. The photograph presents a stunning view of the sunset. 这张照片呈现了壮丽的日落景色。
18. The diagram demonstrates how the machine works. 这个图表演示了机器的工作原理。
19. The experiment exemplifies the principles of physics. 这个实验是物理原理的典型例证。