انگلیسی

elaboration

gb/ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
B2 انگلیسی
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 abstract
1

extra details or explanation

more details that help explain something.

الگوی کاربرد: elaboration (on [something])
اشتباه رایج:
Don’t use *elaboration* to mean “laboratory”; it refers to adding details or explaining more.
هم‌معنی‌ها
explanation (More general; elaboration emphasizes adding extra detail.) | detail (Focuses on specific pieces of information rather than the act of expanding.) | expansion (Stresses making something longer or broader.)
متضادها
summary (Gives only the main points without added detail.) | brevity (Emphasizes being short rather than adding information.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
further elaboration |some elaboration |a brief elaboration |a detailed elaboration |offer elaboration |provide elaboration |ask for elaboration |request elaboration |elaboration on the point |need for elaboration
موضوع‌ها
communication |education |writing |work
نمونه‌ها
  • Could you give a little more elaboration on how the new policy will work?
  • The lecturer answered questions, but his explanation needed further elaboration.
  • Her report was clear and required no elaboration.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Please add some elaboration.
  • I need elaboration on this idea.
اسم formal C1 process
2

developing something in more detail

the process of developing something by adding details.

الگوی کاربرد: the elaboration of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use *elaboration* when they mean *collaboration* (working together).
هم‌معنی‌ها
development (Broader; elaboration highlights adding detail and working things out.) | refinement (Focuses on improving and polishing rather than expanding.)
متضادها
outline (Gives only the basic structure without working out details.) | simplification (Reduces complexity instead of adding detail.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
the elaboration of a plan |the elaboration of a theory |the elaboration of a proposal |further elaboration of the design |careful elaboration |step-by-step elaboration |elaboration stage |elaboration process |elaboration and refinement |during elaboration
موضوع‌ها
business |education |writing |planning
نمونه‌ها
  • The next phase of the project involves the elaboration of the initial concept.
  • Elaboration of the budget will take place after the board approves the strategy.
  • The team spent weeks on the elaboration and refinement of the prototype.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • We are in the elaboration stage.
  • The elaboration of the plan took time.
اسم formal C1 entity
3

a more detailed version

a new version with more detail.

الگوی کاربرد: an elaboration of [something]
هم‌معنی‌ها
expanded version (Plain and direct; may lack the sense of careful working-out.) | adaptation (Often implies changing for a new purpose, not just adding detail.)
متضادها
abridgement (A shortened version rather than an expanded one.) | condensation (Makes something shorter and more compact.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
an elaboration of the idea |an elaboration of the story |an elaboration of the design |a full elaboration |a later elaboration |an elaboration of earlier work |a modern elaboration |an elaborate elaboration |a detailed elaboration |an elaboration of the original
موضوع‌ها
writing |design |arts |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The final report is an elaboration of the short briefing note you saw last week.
  • His second novel felt like an elaboration of themes from his earlier work.
  • The director’s cut is essentially an elaboration of the original film.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This chapter is an elaboration of the introduction.
اسم formal C1 abstract
4

ornate detail or decoration

extra decoration; making something more fancy.

الگوی کاربرد: elaboration (of [something])
هم‌معنی‌ها
embellishment (Often suggests adding decoration, sometimes unnecessarily.) | ornamentation (More specific to decoration and visual design.)
متضادها
simplicity (A plain style without added decorative detail.) | plainness (Lack of ornament or extra detail.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
ornate elaboration |decorative elaboration |unnecessary elaboration |excessive elaboration |architectural elaboration |elaboration of detail |design elaboration |visual elaboration |stylistic elaboration |elaboration and ornament
موضوع‌ها
arts |design |fashion |architecture
نمونه‌ها
  • The new building avoids the elaboration typical of older civic architecture.
  • Some critics felt the costume design relied on excessive elaboration.
  • The logo works best when it’s clean, without unnecessary elaboration.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The dress has a lot of elaboration.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
elaboration
IPA
GB/ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
elab - or - a - tion (۴ هجا)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: elaboration
  • Plural: elaboration, elaborations
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
elaborations noun
Core family
elaborate verb B2 elaborately adverb
Advanced or less common
elaborative adjective elaborateness noun
عبارت‌ها

by way of elaboration

1
/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

as extra explanation

to explain more about it.

نمونه‌ها
  • By way of elaboration, she added that the deadline was flexible.
  • He offered a few examples by way of elaboration.
  • By way of elaboration, the report notes that costs vary by region.

need no elaboration

1
/nˈid nˈoʊ ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

is already obvious

everyone understands it already; no explanation is needed.

نمونه‌ها
  • The benefits of clean drinking water need no elaboration.
  • Her reasons for leaving need no elaboration after what happened.
  • The risks, unfortunately, need no elaboration.

with little (or no) elaboration

1
/wˈɪθ lˈɪtəl ˈɔɹ nˈoʊ ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

with few details

without many details.

نمونه‌ها
  • The decision was announced with little elaboration.
  • She rejected the proposal with no elaboration.
  • The spokesperson repeated the statement with little elaboration.

without further elaboration

1
/wɪðˈaʊt fˈɚðɚ ɪlˌæbɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

with no more details

without giving more details.

نمونه‌ها
  • He declined to comment further and ended the interview without further elaboration.
  • The notice stated that the service was suspended, without further elaboration.
  • She offered her resignation without further elaboration.

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