Определение слова «elaborate» на английский

adjective

1. Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.

   • After reading a long, elaborate description, I was impressed but no wiser.

2. Intricate, fancy, flashy, or showy.

   • I stared for hours at the elaborate pattern in the rug.

verb

1. (transitive) Тo develop in detail or complexity.

2. (intransitive, sometimes followed by the prepositions on or upon) To expand/enlarge in detail.

   • What do you mean you didn't come home last night? Would you care to elaborate?
   • Could you elaborate on the plot for your novel for me?