The statistics illustrate the growing gap between rich and poor.
这些统计数据说明了贫富差距的不断扩大。
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v.为……配插图
The children's book was beautifully illustrated with watercolour paintings.
这本儿童书配有精美的水彩插图。
语感
illustrate = 用具体的东西给抽象的东西「打光」
说明阐明举例说明配插图
illustrate 和 demonstrate 都能翻译「说明」,但方式不同。illustrate 是「用例子或图像让事物变得清晰」,侧重「展示以便理解」;demonstrate 是「通过实际操作或证明来表明」,侧重「证实某事是真的」。This example illustrates how the rule works(例子帮助理解规则)vs. The experiment demonstrated that the theory was correct(实验证实了理论)。高考常见句式:as illustrated by(正如……所示)和 to illustrate(举例来说)。
陷阱
⚠️illustrate vs. demonstrate:让人理解 vs. 证明为真
The graph demonstrates the relationship between exercise and mental health.
The scientist's results ___ that regular sleep deprivation significantly impairs cognitive function.
Aillustrate
Bdemonstrate
✓ 科学家的研究结果证明了长期睡眠剥夺会显著损害认知功能。
实验结果「证明某事为真」用 demonstrate;illustrate 更侧重「用例子帮助理解」
Q2语境还原
选择最适合填入空格的词:
Many teenagers feel overwhelmed by academic pressure. ___ this, a recent survey found that 60% of high school students reported experiencing chronic stress during exam periods.