If you use something as an illustrative example, or for illustrative purposes, you use it to show that what you are saying is true or to make your meaning clearer. 说明性的; 解说性的
adjective [原级]作例证用的,解释性的;图解的,插图的
The charts in this article are for illustrative purposes only. 该文中的图表只用于说明的目的。
illustrative
“ -tive” ⌜ 具有...性质的 - having the quality or tendency of ~ ⌟