How do you use "illustration" in a sentence?

The book is full of beautiful illustrations. Let me give you an illustration of what I mean. The children's book featured illustrations by a famous artist.

illustration

Q: What does "illustration" mean?

A picture or drawing; an example that explains An illustration is a picture, drawing, or diagram used to explain or decorate something, especially in a book. It can also mean an example that clarifies or demonstrates a point. 'Illustrate' is the verb form, and 'illustrator' is someone who creates illustrations.

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Significado: A picture or drawing; an example that explains

插图；例证

ilustración

イラスト、挿絵；実例

삽화, 그림; 실례

An illustration is a picture, drawing, or diagram used to explain or decorate something, especially in a book. It can also mean an example that clarifies or demonstrates a point. 'Illustrate' is the verb form, and 'illustrator' is someone who creates illustrations.

Illustration是用于解释或装饰某物的图片、图画或图表，尤其是在书中。它也可以意味着阐明或说明某一观点的例子。'Illustrate'是动词形式，'illustrator'是创作插图的人。

Una ilustración es una imagen, dibujo o diagrama usado para explicar o decorar algo, especialmente en un libro. También puede significar un ejemplo que aclara o demuestra un punto. «Illustrate» es la forma verbal, e «illustrator» es alguien que crea ilustraciones.

Illustrationは、特に本の中で何かを説明したり装飾したりするために使われる絵、イラスト、または図表です。ポイントを明確にしたり示したりする例を意味することもあります。「Illustrate」は動詞形で、「illustrator」はイラストを作成する人です。

Illustration은 무언가를 설명하거나 장식하기 위해 사용되는 그림, 도면 또는 도표로, 특히 책에서 많이 쓰입니다. 또한 요점을 명확히 하거나 보여주는 예시를 의미하기도 합니다. 'Illustrate'는 동사형이며, 'illustrator'는 삽화를 그리는 사람을 말합니다.

Ejemplos

The book is full of beautiful illustrations.
这本书里满是精美的插图。
El libro está lleno de hermosas ilustraciones.
その本は美しいイラストでいっぱいです。
그 책은 아름다운 삽화로 가득합니다.
Let me give you an illustration of what I mean.
让我举个例子来说明我的意思。
Permítanme darles una ilustración de lo que quiero decir.
私の言いたいことを説明するために例を挙げましょう。
제가 의미하는 바를 설명하기 위해 예를 들어 보겠습니다.
The children's book featured illustrations by a famous artist.
这本儿童读物的插图由一位著名艺术家绘制。
El libro infantil presentaba ilustraciones de un artista famoso.
その児童書には有名なアーティストによるイラストが載っていました。
그 아동 도서에는 유명한 화가의 삽화가 실려 있었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'illustrationem' meaning 'a vivid representation, illumination', from 'illustrare' (to make bright, illuminate), from 'in-' (in) + 'lustrare' (to purify, illuminate), from 'lustrum' (purification). Related to 'illustrate' and 'lustre'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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