illustration

• Representação visual, como desenho, pintura ou diagrama, usada para explicar, decorar ou acompanhar um texto. Também pode ser um exemplo ou esclarecimento que torna algo mais compreensível.

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.

   Ilustração

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

   Sinônimosartworkdiagramdrawingfigureimagepictureplatevisual

2. Example or explanationB2formal

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

   Ilustração

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaseclarificationdemonstrationelucidationexampleexemplificationexplanationinstancespecimen