elucidate

英 [iˈluː.sɪ.deɪt]      美 [iˈluː.sə.deɪt]
  • vt. 阐明;说明
星级词汇:
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1、e- / ex- "out, away" + lucid- + -ate.
2、字面意思就是:make clear.
elucidate 阐明

e-, 向外。-lucid, 照明,词源同light, lucid.

elucidate (v.)
1560s, perhaps via Middle French élucider (15c.) or directly from Late Latin elucidatus, past participle of elucidare "make light or clear," from assimilated form of ex- "out, away" (see ex-) + lucidus "clear" (see lucid). Related: Elucidated; elucidates; elucidating.
1. Haig went on to elucidate his personal principle of war.
海格继续解释他个人的战争原则。
2. The note help to elucidate the most difficult parts of the text.
这些注释有助于弄清文中最难懂的部分.
3. The object is to addle and not to elucidate.
其目的是为了混淆而不是为了阐明.
4. You have not understood; allow me to elucidate.
你没理解, 让我解释一下.
5. Please elucidate the reasons for your decision.
请把你作出决定的理由解释清楚.