Clarify против Explain против Illustrate

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Clarify

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B2verb

Explain

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1verb

Illustrate

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B2verb
 ClarifyExplainIllustrate
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈklærəfaɪ/","/ˈklærəfaɪz/","/ˈklærəfaɪd/","/ˈklærəfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈklærəfaɪ/","/ˈklærəfaɪz/","/ˈklærəfaɪd/","/ˈklærəfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈspleɪn/","/ɪkˈspleɪnz/","/ɪkˈspleɪnd/","/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈspleɪn/","/ɪkˈspleɪnz/","/ɪkˈspleɪnd/","/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈɪl.ə.streɪt//🇺🇸 //ˈɪl.ə.streɪt//
ЗначениеTo make something clear or easy to understand.To make something clear or easy to understand.To make something clear by showing or explaining it.
ПримерI need you to clarify your instructions so that everyone understands the task.Can you explain how this machine works?The teacher used a map to illustrate the geography lesson.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFRB2A1B2
Часть речиverbverbverb
Сочетанияfully, exactly, further, attempt to, seek to, try toin detail, fully, adequately, be able to, be unable to, can, about, to, explain everything, go a long way, some way, etc. towards/​toward explaining something, in detail, fully, adequately, be able to, be unable to, can, about, to, explain everything, go a long way, some way, etc. towards/​toward explaining somethingillustrate a point, illustrate with examples, illustrate a concept
Антонимыconfuse, muddle, obscureconfuse, obscure, complicateconfuse, obscure
Частые ошибки'Clear' is sometimes incorrectly used instead of 'clarify.', Confusing 'clarify' with 'intensify' because they sound similar., Using 'clarify' as a noun instead of a verb.Using 'explain' without an object, e.g., 'I will explain' instead of 'I will explain the concept.', Confusing 'explain' with 'describe' – 'explain' is about making something clear, while 'describe' is about detailing., Misusing the tense, e.g., saying 'I explained' when referring to a future action.Confused with 'demonstrate' - not all illustrations are demonstrations., Using 'illustrate' without an object; it requires something to illustrate., Incorrectly using 'illustrate' for non-visual explanations.
Заметки по употреблениюUse 'clarify' when you want to make something more understandable. It's appropriate in both written and spoken contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words would suffice.Use 'explain' when you want to clarify or make something easier to understand. It's appropriate in both speaking and writing, but avoid using it in highly formal contexts where more technical terms might be preferred.Use 'illustrate' when describing the act of explaining creatively, often with images. It's not commonly used in informal contexts.

Частые вопросы: Clarify против Explain против Illustrate

В чём разница между Clarify, Explain и Illustrate?

Clarify: To make something clear or easy to understand. Explain: To make something clear or easy to understand. Illustrate: To make something clear by showing or explaining it.

У Clarify, Explain и Illustrate одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Clarify: B2, Explain: A1, Illustrate: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Clarify, Explain и Illustrate?

Clarify: verb, Explain: verb, Illustrate: verb.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Clarify: I need you to clarify your instructions so that everyone understands the task. Explain: Can you explain how this machine works? Illustrate: The teacher used a map to illustrate the geography lesson.

Можно ли использовать Clarify, Explain и Illustrate взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Clarify, Explain и Illustrate близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.