illustration
gb/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
英语
~ 7100
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
picture used with text
A picture or drawing in a book, article, or other text that helps you understand or that makes it look nicer.
用法模式：
an illustration of [something]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
drawing (Often suggests a hand-made picture with lines, not necessarily tied to text.)
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picture (Very general word; does not always suggest that it appears next to text.)
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image (More technical and broad; can be digital or photographic, not just drawn.)
反义词
text (Refers to written words only, without pictures or visual elements.)
搭配
book illustration
|magazine illustration
|scientific illustration
|full-color illustration
|line illustration
|children's book illustration
主题
art
|media
|education
|arts_entertainment
|communication
例句
- The textbook is full of clear illustrations that show how the engine works.
- Each chapter begins with a beautiful illustration of a different animal.
- 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.
学习者例句
- This book has many color illustrations.
- Can you show me an illustration of the machine?
- The illustration on the cover is very funny.
- I like books with a lot of illustrations.
- The illustration makes the story easier to understand.
名词
B2
entity
2
example that explains an idea
An example that helps you understand an idea or rule.
用法模式：
an illustration of [something]
常见错误：
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"*.
近义词
example (Most common general word; does not emphasize clarity as strongly as "illustration" in formal writing.)
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case (Often used for specific real situations; may sound more legal or technical.)
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demonstration (Suggests showing or proving something, sometimes with action, not just mentioning a case.)
反义词
abstraction (Refers to a general or theoretical idea without a concrete example to make it clear.)
搭配
as an illustration
|by way of illustration
|a clear illustration of
|a striking illustration of
|serve as an illustration
|for illustration purposes
主题
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- As an illustration of this problem, consider how many people cannot afford basic healthcare.
- The teacher gave a simple illustration of the grammar rule using everyday situations.
- 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.
学习者例句
- Let me give you an illustration of this idea.
- The movie is a good illustration of life in a big city.
- 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.
名词
C1
action
3
process of creating illustrations
The work or art of making pictures for books, magazines, or other texts.
用法模式：
the illustration of [a book / story]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
drawing (Focuses on the act of making images in general, not specifically for printed or written material.)
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graphic design (Broader field that includes layout and typography; not only creating pictures to go with text.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
the illustration of a book
|illustration work
|digital illustration
|study illustration
|commission illustration
|illustration project
主题
art
|work
|arts_entertainment
|communication
例句
- She specializes in illustration for children's books.
- He studied illustration at art school before becoming a freelance artist.
- 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.
学习者例句
- She wants to work in illustration after university.
- He is taking a course in illustration.
- Illustration is an important part of this magazine.
- They will finish the illustration before printing the book.
- Her job is illustration for games.
语法
词典原形
illustration
IPA
GB/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
il - lus - tra - tion （4 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (tra)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: illustration
- Plural: illustration, illustrations
词族
Forms
illustrations
noun
Core family
illustrate
verb B1
illustrator
noun
Related words
illustrative
adjective
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.