illustrate/ˋIləstret; ˈIləstreIt/v [T] 1 to make something clear by providing an example〔举例〕说明﹐阐明: A chart might help to illustrate this point . 图表可能对阐明这观点有帮助。+how/what The following examples illustrate how the system works. 下面几个例子说明这个系统是如何工作的。+that The dispute illustrates that the regime is deeply divided. 这场争端说明该政权严重分裂。2 to CREATE or provide pictures for a book 给〔书〕作[加]插图