elaborate

• 形容某事物非常细致、复杂或经过精心设计的。

Describes something that is very detailed, complicated, or carefully arranged.

1. Detailed and complexB2formal

   Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; intricate.

   精细复杂的

   • The architect designed an elaborate system of arches and columns.
   • She gave an elaborate explanation of the scientific process.
   • The wedding cake was decorated with elaborate sugar flowers.

   同义词complexcomplicatedconvoluteddetailedintricateinvolved

   反义词basicplainsimpleunadorneduncomplicated

2. Ornate or decoratedB2formal

   Richly decorated or designed with great attention to detail.

   精美的

   • The palace had elaborate ceilings painted with scenes from mythology.
   • He wore an elaborate costume to the masquerade ball.
   • The manuscript was written in elaborate calligraphy.

   同义词baroquedecorateddetailedfancyfloridintricateornateostentatiousshowy

   反义词austerebareplainsimplesparsestarkunadornedundecorated

• 动词，表示对某事物进行更详细的阐述、展开说明，或更仔细地解释。

A verb used to indicate the act of developing or presenting something in further detail, or to explain more thoroughly.

1. Explain in detailB2formal

   To develop or present something in greater detail.

   详细解释

   • Could you elaborate on your proposal?
   • The professor elaborated the theory with several examples.
   • She elaborated her point during the discussion.

   同义词amplifyclarifydelineatedetailembellishexpoundflesh out

   反义词abbreviateabridgecondensesimplify

2. Develop or refineB2formal

   To work out or add details to something, making it more complex or refined.

   阐述

   • The artist elaborated the sketch into a full painting.
   • They elaborated the plan over several meetings.
   • He elaborated his argument with supporting evidence.

   同义词amplifydetaildevelopembellishenhanceexpandexpoundflesh outrefine

   反义词abbreviateabridgecondensereduceshortensimplify