illustrate

illustrare, dimostrare

Chiarire un’idea con un esempio, oppure essere un esempio che la dimostra.

In inglese semplice: To make an idea clear by giving an example, or to be an example that shows it.

• This example illustrates my point.
• Her experience illustrated the need for better training.
• Can you illustrate how the system works?

Come si usa: illustrate something with something (Let me illustrate the problem with a simple example.); illustrate how… (The chart illustrates how prices have changed.)

Sinonimi: demonstrate, show, explain

Espressioni comuni: illustrate a point, illustrate the problem, illustrate with something

illustrare

Disegnare o aggiungere immagini a un libro, un articolo o un altro testo.

In inglese semplice: To draw or add pictures to a book, article, or other written work.

• She illustrates books for children.
• He illustrated the story with colorful drawings.
• Who will illustrate the magazine article?

Come si usa: illustrate something with something (They illustrated the article with simple drawings.)

Espressioni comuni: illustrate a book, illustrate a story, illustrate with pictures, illustrate a magazine