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2007.12.19(Review of 2006.02.01 edition)
Hello! Do you know the meaning of the adjective “elaborate”? It's used to describe something that's not plain or simple, but has lots of detail. For example, there might be an “elaborate chandelier” hanging from the ceiling in the lobby of a luxurious hotel, or a spy may create an “elaborate plan” to achieve a difficult mission. Today we look at the verb form of this word. See if you can understand the connection between the two forms!
ELABORATE (v.) 詳しく述べる
- To elaborate is to give more information about something you've already said.
- elaborate とは、すでに述べたことについて、より多くの情報を与える、という意味です。
- The president said she would be making an important announcement tonight, but she didn't elaborate.
- (audience member to speaker)
Could you elaborate on that last point? I don't think I quite understand your meaning. - (reporter to automaker representative)
a: Why has your company decided to stop production of the minivan? Have there been concerns about safety?
b: I'd rather not elaborate on the reasons for our decision at this time.
Get the idea? Good! Then we won't elaborate any further!