elaborate I. /iˈlæbərət/ adj. 复杂的;详尽的;精心制作的:an elaborate design 精心的设计; an elaborate dinner 一顿丰盛的饭菜[考句]The new secretary has written a remarkably elaborate report within a few hundred words but with all the important details included.新秘书用几百个字写了一篇非常精细的报告,涵盖了所有重要细节。‖II. /iˈlæbəreit/ vt. & vi. 精心制作;详尽阐述;作详细说明:elaborate a plan for… 为…精心拟订计划 Please elaborate your proposal a little. 请把你的建议简单地说明一下。