illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/

verb

1

[VN] [usually passive] ~ sth (with sth)

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 slides taken during the expedition.

他在讲演中使用了探险时拍摄到的幻灯片。

2

（用示例、图画等）说明，解释

to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc.

[VN] 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。

3

表明…真实；显示…存在

to show that sth is true or that a situation exists

同义词： demonstrate

[VN] 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。

illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

verb

[VN]

1

照明；照亮；照射

to shine light on sth

Floodlights illuminated the stadium.

泛光灯照亮了体育场。

The earth is illuminated by the sun.

太阳照亮地球。

2

(formal) 阐明；解释

to make sth clearer or easier to understand

同义词： clarify

This text illuminates the philosopher's early thinking.

这篇课文解释了这位哲学家的早期思想。

3

用彩灯装饰

to decorate a street, building, etc. with bright lights for a special occasion

4

(literary) 使容光焕发

to make a person's face, etc. seem bright and excited

同义词： light up

Her smile illuminated her entire being.

微笑使她整个人神采奕奕。

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