illustration
gb/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 7100
illusztráció, ábra, példa, illusztrálás
NOMINO
B1
1
illusztráció
B2
ábra
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
an illustration of [something]
The textbook is full of clear illustrations that show how the engine works.
A tankönyv tele van jól érthető ábrákkal, amelyek megmutatják, hogyan működik a motor.
Each chapter begins with a beautiful illustration of a different animal.
Minden fejezet egy másik állat gyönyörű illusztrációjával kezdődik.
The manual uses step-by-step illustrations instead of long descriptions.
They hired an artist to create new illustrations for the children's book.
The article included a simple illustration to help readers follow the statistics.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This book has many color illustrations.
Ebben a könyvben sok színes illusztráció van.
Can you show me an illustration of the machine?
Tudsz mutatni egy ábrát a gépről?
The illustration on the cover is very funny.
I like books with a lot of illustrations.
The illustration makes the story easier to understand.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "illustration" (the picture) with "illustrator" (the person who draws the pictures). They may also say *"I saw an illustration on TV"* when *"picture"* or *"image"* is more natural, because "illustration" is usually linked to books, articles, or explanatory materials.
Maana
picture used with text
Miunganiko ya maneno
book illustration
|magazine illustration
|scientific illustration
|full-color illustration
|line illustration
|children's book illustration
Visawe
drawing (Often suggests a hand-made picture with lines, not necessarily tied to text.)
|
picture (Very general word; does not always suggest that it appears next to text.)
|
image (More technical and broad; can be digital or photographic, not just drawn.)
Vinyume
text (Refers to written words only, without pictures or visual elements.)
Mada
art
|media
|education
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ufafanuzi
A picture or drawing in a book, article, or other text that helps you understand or that makes it look nicer.
A picture, drawing, or other visual image that is added to text to explain it more clearly or to make it more attractive.
NOMINO
B2
2
példa
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
an illustration of [something]
As an illustration of this problem, consider how many people cannot afford basic healthcare.
A probléma szemléltetésére gondoljunk arra, hány ember nem engedheti meg magának az alapvető egészségügyi ellátást.
The teacher gave a simple illustration of the grammar rule using everyday situations.
A tanár egy egyszerű példával magyarázta el a nyelvtani szabályt hétköznapi helyzetek segítségével.
This chart is a powerful illustration of the gap between rich and poor.
Her story is a perfect illustration of why we need better safety regulations.
The case of that company is an illustration of how quickly markets can change.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Let me give you an illustration of this idea.
Hadd hozzak egy példát erre a gondolatra.
The movie is a good illustration of life in a big city.
A film jó példa a nagyvárosi életre.
He used his own life as an illustration of hard work.
This example is an illustration of the rule.
The teacher showed an illustration of how we use this word.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often use only "example" and do not realize that "illustration" is common in more formal speech and writing to talk about an example that clarifies an idea. They may also incorrectly say *"illustration for this"* instead of the more natural *"illustration of this"*.
Maana
example that explains an idea
Miunganiko ya maneno
as an illustration
|by way of illustration
|a clear illustration of
|a striking illustration of
|serve as an illustration
|for illustration purposes
Visawe
example (Most common general word; does not emphasize clarity as strongly as "illustration" in formal writing.)
|
case (Often used for specific real situations; may sound more legal or technical.)
|
demonstration (Suggests showing or proving something, sometimes with action, not just mentioning a case.)
Vinyume
abstraction (Refers to a general or theoretical idea without a concrete example to make it clear.)
Mada
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
An example that helps you understand an idea or rule.
An example, case, or situation that is used to make an idea, rule, or argument clearer.
NOMINO
C1
3
illusztráció
B2
illusztrálás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the illustration of [a book / story]
She specializes in illustration for children's books.
Gyerekkönyvek illusztrálására szakosodott.
He studied illustration at art school before becoming a freelance artist.
Mielőtt szabadúszó művész lett, illusztrációt tanult a művészeti iskolában.
The publisher is handling the text, while an outside studio will do the illustration.
Digital illustration has changed the way comics are produced.
Good illustration can transform a simple story into something magical.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She wants to work in illustration after university.
Az egyetem után illusztrációval szeretne foglalkozni.
He is taking a course in illustration.
Illusztrációs kurzusra jár.
Illustration is an important part of this magazine.
They will finish the illustration before printing the book.
Her job is illustration for games.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse "illustration" (the field or activity) with "illustrations" (the individual pictures) and say things like *"He made many illustration"* instead of *"many illustrations"*. They may also use "illustration" where "art" or "design" is more natural for general creative work not connected to text.
Maana
process of creating illustrations
Miunganiko ya maneno
the illustration of a book
|illustration work
|digital illustration
|study illustration
|commission illustration
|illustration project
Visawe
drawing (Focuses on the act of making images in general, not specifically for printed or written material.)
|
graphic design (Broader field that includes layout and typography; not only creating pictures to go with text.)
Vinyume
writing (Focuses on creating text with words instead of creating pictures to accompany that text; not a strict logical opposite but a contrasting activity in publishing.)
Mada
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ufafanuzi
The work or art of making pictures for books, magazines, or other texts.
The art or professional activity of producing visual images, especially drawings, to accompany or explain written text.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
illustration
IPA
GB/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
il - lus - tra - tion (silabi 4)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tra)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: illustration
- Plural: illustration, illustrations
Familia ya neno
Forms
illustrations
noun
Core family
illustrate
verb B1
illustrator
noun
Related words
illustrative
adjective
Semi
as an illustration
1/ˈæz ən ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
presenting something as an example
Used when you show or describe something as an example to explain an idea.
Mifano
- As an illustration, look at how this policy affected families last year.
- The professor used my project as an illustration of the main problem.
- As an illustration of this trend, the report highlights three recent studies.
by way of illustration
1/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
used to introduce an example
Used before giving an example that helps explain what you just said.
Mifano
- By way of illustration, consider how many small businesses closed during the crisis.
- He mentioned, by way of illustration, a case in which the system had completely failed.
- Let me offer, by way of illustration, a story from my own experience.
for illustration purposes only
1/fɚ ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən pˈɚpəsɪz ˈoʊnli/
fixed phrase
formal
only as a non-binding example
Used to say that a picture, number, or example is just to help people understand and is not the real or final thing.
Mifano
- The prices listed here are for illustration purposes only and may change without notice.
- The photos are for illustration purposes only and do not show the actual product.
- Figures in this document are for illustration purposes only and are not guarantees.