illus

IPA/ɪlˈuːz/
IPA/ɪlˈuːz/

illus — noun

1. a short written form of 'illustrated' or 'illustration', used especially in book

1.名詞B2
釋義

a short written form of 'illustrated' or 'illustration', used especially in books and catalogues to indicate that a picture, drawing, or photograph is included or referred to

例句

For a map of the region, see illus. on page 14 of the atlas.

see illus. on [page] — typical cross-reference pattern

The auction catalogue listed the vase as '18th-century Imari, illus. in full colour'.

illus. as past participle (meaning 'illustrated')

同義詞
  • fig.

    short for 'figure'; used specifically for numbered diagrams or images in academic texts, while illus. covers any kind of illustrative image

用法筆記

In British English the abbreviation is usually written with a full stop (illus.); American English often omits the full stop. Common in bibliographies, catalogues, and academic writing.

常見錯誤

The book has many illus that help explain the text.' (missing full stop).
The book has many illus. that help explain the text.
💡in formal writing the abbreviation should take a period.