名词

1. 例证;实例
An illustration is an example or a story which is used to make a point clear.

2. 插图;图案;图表
An illustration in a book is a picture, design, or diagram.

3. see also: illustrate

1. a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

2. an item of information that is typical of a class or group

e.g. this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
there is an example on page 10

Synonym: exampleinstancerepresentative

3. showing by example

Synonym: exemplification

4. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive