illustrate

vt

• ① 举例说明[证明]
  • This may be illustrated by the study of history.这事可由历史的研究获得证明。
  • He illustrated his main point with [by giving] several examples.他举出几个例子来说明他的要点。
  • The work of a pump illustrates how the heart sends blood around the body.唧筒的作用说明了心脏如何将血液送到身体的每一部分。

• ② 插图(等)于(书等),作图解
  • He has illustrated the book with some excellent photographs.他在书中加了一些很好的照片。