elaborate

i'læbәreit
四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

v. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
v. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
v. work out in detail
s. marked by complexity and richness of detail

中文翻译

a. 精细的, 详尽的, 精心计划(或制作)的
vt. 详细地说明, 用心地制作, 发挥
vi. 变复杂, 作详细说明

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Collins 星级
4,707
BNC 频率
4,630
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记忆技巧

elaborate 可以拆分为前缀 e-(出,外)和词根 labor(工作),加上后缀 -ate。整体意思是“通过工作或细致的过程来扩展或详细说明”。

例句

1. She gave an elaborate explanation of the project to the team.
她给团队详细解释了这个项目。
2. The artist created an elaborate design for the new mural.
艺术家为新的壁画创作了一个复杂的设计。
3. Can you elaborate on your ideas during the meeting?
你能在会议中详细阐述一下你的想法吗?

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