elaborate
/ɪˈlæbərət/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈlæbərət/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈla-b(ə-)rət/ (ame, mw) · /iˈlæb.ə.reɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /iˈlæb.ə.reɪt/ (ame, ipa)
elaborate — 形容詞
- elaboratepositive
- more elaboratecomparative
- most elaboratesuperlative
1. made or done with many small parts or careful details — for example, a plan with
繁複的
含有許多細節或複雜部分的
made or done with many small parts or careful details — for example, a plan with many connected steps, a design with decorative touches, or a ceremony with many special elements.
The wedding cake had an elaborate design with flowers and gold patterns.
那個結婚蛋糕有精緻的設計，上面有花朵和金箔圖案。
collocation: elaborate design / elaborate plan
Sumin spent weeks creating an elaborate model of the solar system for her class.
Sumin 花了好幾週為班上製作了一個繁複的太陽系模型。
The hotel room had an elaborate ceiling painted with scenes from Greek stories.
那間旅館房間有精緻的天花板彩繪，描繪了希臘神話中的場景。
The spy used an elaborate plan involving three different passports and a false identity.
那個間諜用了精密的計畫，涉及三本不同的護照和一個假身份。
Padma baked an elaborate three-layer cake with chocolate ganache for her sister's birthday.
Padma 為妹妹的生日烤了一個精緻的三層巧克力蛋糕。
用法筆記
Often describes things that are physically decorated (designs, patterns, costumes, cakes) as well as abstract plans (strategies, schemes, systems).
常見錯誤
elaborate — 動詞
- elaboratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- elaborates3rd person singular
- elaborating-ing form
- elaboratedpast simple
1. to give more information about something you have already said, making it cleare
詳述；說明
對已說過的內容補充更多細節
to give more information about something you have already said, making it clearer or more detailed — especially by explaining why, how, or in what way.
The professor asked Hiro to elaborate on his theory about climate change.
教授請 Hiro 進一步詳述他關於氣候變遷的理論。
pattern: elaborate on [topic]
Lara elaborated on her travel plans, describing each city she wanted to visit.
Lara 詳述了她的旅行計畫，描述每個她想去的城市。
Could you elaborate further on what you mean by 'sustainable design'?
您能否進一步說明您所謂的「永續設計」是什麼意思？
In the meeting, Henry elaborated on the steps needed to launch the new product.
在會議上，Henry 詳述了推出新產品所需的步驟。
The reporter asked the minister to elaborate on the new education policy.
記者請部長進一步說明新的教育政策。
文法句型
elaborate on [topic]
elaborate upon [topic]
用法筆記
Usually followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon' when introducing the topic ('elaborate on a point'). The transitive form ('elaborate a point') is rare in everyday speech and sounds formal or legal.
常見錯誤
2. to plan or create something with great thoroughness, making sure every part is c
制定
仔細規劃並發展出所有細節
to plan or create something with great thoroughness, making sure every part is carefully worked out — for example, building a detailed strategy, method, or design step by step.
The team elaborated a detailed strategy for entering the Southeast Asian market.
團隊精心設計了一套進軍東南亞市場的詳細策略。
transitive use: elaborate [a strategy/plan/system]
Élise and her colleagues elaborated a system for tracking patient recoveries after surgery.
Élise 和同事們制定了一套追蹤病患術後恢復狀況的系統。
The architect elaborated the building design over several months before presenting it.
建築師花了數個月精心規劃建築設計，然後才正式發表。
Researchers elaborated a new method for detecting early signs of the disease.
研究人員制定了一套檢測疾病早期跡象的新方法。
文法句型
elaborate [a system/plan/strategy]
用法筆記
Formal or literary in tone. This transitive pattern is far less common than the intransitive 'elaborate on' pattern of sense 1. In everyday English, use 'develop', 'work out', or 'design' instead.