illustration

• Eine visuelle Darstellung wie eine Zeichnung, ein Bild oder ein Diagramm, die verwendet wird, um einen Text zu erklären, zu schmücken oder zu begleiten. Auch das Erklären oder Veranschaulichen durch Beispiele.

A visual representation such as a drawing, painting, or diagram used to explain, decorate, or accompany text.

1. Visual representationA2formal

   A picture, drawing, or diagram used to explain or decorate text.

   Illustration

   • The book contains beautiful illustrations of animals.
   • She created an illustration to accompany the article.
   • The illustration shows how the machine works.

   Synonymeartworkdiagramdrawingfigureimagepictureplatevisual

2. Example or explanationB2formal

   An example or story used to make a point or explain something clearly.

   Illustration

   • He used a personal story as an illustration of the problem.
   • The teacher gave an illustration of the concept using a diagram.
   • This case is a perfect illustration of the challenges we face.

   Synonymecaseclarificationdemonstrationelucidationexampleexemplificationexplanationinstancespecimen