adjective
very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized 复杂的;详尽的;精心制作的
elaborate designs
精心的设计
She had prepared a very elaborate meal.
她做了一顿精美的饭菜。
an elaborate computer system
精密的计算机系统

verb
[I, T] to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way 详尽阐述;详细描述
~ (on/upon sth)
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。
~ sth
She went on to elaborate her argument.
她进而详尽阐述了她的论点。