elaborate

精细的、繁复的、精心制作的

The temple ceiling was covered with elaborate carvings of flowers.

那座庙的天花板上布满精细的花卉雕刻。

精心策划的、复杂的

They came up with an elaborate plan to surprise their teacher.

他们想出一个精心策划的方案要给老师一个惊喜。

详尽的、详细的

She gave an elaborate account of what happened that night.

她把那天晚上发生的事做了详尽的描述。

详述、进一步说明常与 on、upon 连用

He refused to elaborate on his reasons for leaving the company.

他拒绝进一步说明自己离职的原因。

阐述、补充细节

Could you elaborate that point a little for the committee?

你能为委员会把那一点再阐述得清楚一些吗

精心制作、细致发展正式

The composer elaborated a simple melody into a full symphony.

作曲家把一段简单的旋律发展成完整的交响曲。