1 elaborate /ɪˈlæbərət/ adjective Learner's definition of ELABORATE
[more elaborate; most elaborate]
: made or done with great care or with much detail : having many parts that are carefully arranged or planned精心准备的；精心制作的 -
They made elaborate preparations for his visit.他们对他的来访做了精心准备。
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I see now that her behavior was all part of an elaborate plan/plot/scheme.我现在明白了她的行为完全是精心策划/煞费苦心的诡计的一部分。
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The dancers were wearing elaborate costumes.舞者全都身着精心挑选的服装。
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He told the story in elaborate detail.他详尽地讲述了那个故事。
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an elaborate meal精心准备的一顿饭
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noun [noncount] 2 elaborate /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/ verb elaborates; elaborated; elaborating
elaborates; elaborated; elaborating
Learner's definition of ELABORATE
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[no object] : to give more details about something : to discuss something more fully详细描述；详尽阐述 -
I'll be glad to elaborate if you want to hear more.如果你想进一步了解，我很乐意详细阐述。
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She was asked to say more about her earlier statements, but she declined/refused to elaborate.大家要她多谈谈她早先的言论，可她拒绝详述。
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often + on 2
[+ object] : to bring (something, such as an idea or a plan) to a more advanced or developed state发展；提升 — elaboration
/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/ noun, plural elaborations