1. | [i][t] 详尽阐述;详细描述to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way |
He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons. 他说他准备辞职但未详细说明原因。 | |
She went on to elaborate her argument. 她进而详尽阐述了她的论点。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth 详细制订;精心制作to develop a plan, an idea, etc. and make it complicated or detailed |
In his plays he takes simple traditional tales and elaborates them. 他在剧本里采用了一些简单的传统故事并加以发挥。 |