illustration noun ⇨diagram (colour illustrations)⇨example1 (an illustration of my point)
diagram
noun
diagram ♦︎ figure ♦︎ chart ♦︎ illustration ♦︎ graph ♦︎ pie chart ♦︎ bar chart ♦︎ grid ♦︎ flow chartThese are all words for ways in which information is presented without using words, for example using lines or drawings.这些词均表示图表或示意图。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a diagram / a figure / a chart / an illustration / a graph / a pie chart / a bar chart / a flow chart◆on a diagram / chart / graph◆a simple diagram / chart / graph / pie chart / bar chart / grid / flow chart◆to draw a diagram / chart / graph / pie chart / bar chart / grid / flow chart◆to show sth in / on a diagram / a chart / an illustration / a graph / a pie chart◆to show / present sth as a pie chart / bar chart◆to produce a diagram / chart / graph / pie chart / bar chart◆See the diagram / figure / chart / illustration / graph / pie chart / bar chart / flow chart...◆a diagram / a figure / a chart / an illustration / a graph / a pie chart / a bar chart / a flow chart shows sth◆a diagram / figure / chart / graph illustrates / indicates sth■diagram [countable] a simple drawing using lines to explain where sth is, how sth works or what sth is like简图；图解；示意图◆She drew a diagram of an electrical circuit on the board.她在板上画了一个电路图。◆The whole process can be shown in a simple diagram.整个流程可以用一个简图来表示。■figure (abbreviationfig.) [countable] (written) a picture or diagram in a book that is referred to by a number（书籍中标有号码的）图，表◆Food passes down the oesophagus to the stomach (see fig. 4).食物经食道进入胃（见图4）。◆Figure 4 represents the process of soil erosion.图4所示是土壤侵蚀的过程。ⓘ Figure or fig. is usually used in technical or educational books. * figure或fig.通常用在技术或教育类书籍中。■chart [countable] a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams or lists of figures（整页或整张的）图表◆A chart on the wall showed sales figures for the previous year.墙上的图表显示了上个年度的销售数字。◆The Greek astronomer Hipparcos drew the first accurate star chart.希腊天文学家希帕克斯绘制出第一幅精确的星图。 see also table ⇨ listnoun■illustration / /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/ / [countable] a drawing or picture in a book or magazine, especially one that explains sth（书籍或杂志的）插图，图解◆The book has 50 full-colour illustrations.这本书有50幅全彩插图。◆The illustration on page 10 shows the layout of the area.第10页上的插图显示该地区的布局。 see also illustrate ⇨ decorate, illustrate ⇨ explain1, picture ⇨ picture■graph /græf, BrE alsogrɑːf/ [countable] a planned drawing, consisting of a line or lines, showing how two or more sets of numbers or measurements are related to each other（表示相互关系的）图表，曲线图◆Draw a graph showing how wages increased in the 18th century.绘制一张展示18世纪工资增长情况的曲线图。◆Plot the information on a graph.把信息标示在图表上。■ˈpie chart [countable] a diagram consisting of a circle that is divided into sections to show the size of particular amounts in relation to the whole（用圆中的扇形面积表示相对数量的）饼分图，圆形统计图◆Produce a pie chart of each week's figures.把每周的数字绘制成饼分图。■ˈbar chart (NAmE alsoˈbar graph) [countable] a diagram that uses narrow bands of different heights to show different amounts, so that they can be compared（以不同长度的条形表示不同数量以作比较的）条形图◆The bar chart shows what the average American consumes in a year compared with other nationalities.该条形图所示为美国人与其他国家居民年平均消费量的比较。■grid [countable] a pattern of squares on a map that are marked with letters or numbers to help you find the exact position of a place（地图上的）坐标方格◆Each of the grid squares on the map is equal to one square kilometre.地图上的每个坐标方格等于1平方公里。◆The grid reference is C8.地图上的坐标方格数字为C8。■ˈflow chart ( ˈflow diagram) [countable] a diagram that shows the connections between the different stages of a process or parts of a system流程图◆The flow chart below shows what happens to the product between manufacture and final delivery.下面的流程图展示了产品从生产到最终交付需要经过哪些环节。
example1
noun
give an example of sth举例Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。example ♦︎ case ♦︎ instance ♦︎ specimen ♦︎ illustrationThese are all words for a thing or situation that is typical of a particular group or set, and is sometimes used to support an argument.这些词均表示实例、例证。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a particular case / instance◆for example / instance◆a typical example / case / instance / specimen / illustration◆a classic example / case / instance / illustration◆a famous / well-known example / case / instance◆a prime example / case / specimen◆a / an good / fine / excellent / perfect example / specimen / illustration◆to give sb / provide an example / an instance / a specimen / an illustration◆to cite / take / highlight an example / a case / an instance◆an example / a case / an illustration shows sth■example [countable] something such as an object, fact or situation that shows, explains or supports what you say; a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set实例；例证；范例◆Can you give me an example of what you mean?你能给我举个实例来解释你的意思吗？◆It is important to cite examples to support your argument.要用实例来证明你的论点，这是很重要的。◆It is a classic example of how not to design a new town.就如何设计新城镇而言，这是个典型的反面教材。■case [countable] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type; a situation that relates to a particular person or thing具体情况；实例；特殊情况◆In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.在某些情况下，人们必须等上好几周才能得到约见。◆Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.许多行业的从业人员觉得他们应该得到更高的报酬，护士就是很好的例子。◆In this case, we are prepared to be lenient.在这种情况下，我们愿意宽容一些。■instance / /ˈɪnstəns/ / [countable] (ratherformal) a particular situation or a situation of a particular type实例；事例◆The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.这篇报告重点列举了一些有失公正的实例。◆What would you do, for instance, if you found an employee stealing?比如说，如果你发现职员偷东西，你会怎么办？■specimen / /ˈspesɪmən/ / an example of sth, especially an animal or plant（尤指动植物的）一例物种◆The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.海洋馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼，很有意思。◆Redwood trees can live for a long time; one specimen is 4 000 years old.红杉树存活时间很长，有一棵活了4 000年了。■illustration / /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) a story, event or example that clearly shows the truth about sth（说明事实的）故事，事例，实例◆The statistics are a clear illustration of the point I am trying to make.这些统计数据清楚地表明了我要陈述的要点。◆Let me, by way of illustration, quote from one of her poems.作为说明，让我援引她的一首诗。 see also illustrate ⇨ explain1, illustrate ⇨ show1, illustrative ⇨ descriptiveNOTE辨析 Example or illustration?An illustration is often used to show that sth is true. An example is used to help to explain sth. * illustration常用于说明某事属实，example则用于帮助解释。