n.

1. 說明，圖解，圖示[U]
   Illustration is used in teaching children.

   兒童教育中常使用圖示法。

2. 例，實例[C]
   A rock falling to the ground is an illustration of gravity.

   石塊落地是地球引力的一個實例。

3. 插圖，圖表，圖案[C]
   I like magazines full of illustrations.

   我喜歡看插圖多的雜誌。

n.

1. a picture illustrating a book or periodical.
2. the action or fact of illustrating.
   ▸an illustrative example.