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To optimize the CSS for the updated HTML structure with .explanation-container and its child elements, it's important to consider readability, visual hierarchy, and consistency. Here's an improved version of the CSS that you could use:

/* Style for the container that holds all explanation blocks */
.definition-container .explanation-container {
    margin-left: 20px; /* Slight indent for the entire container */
    margin-top: 10px; /* Space above the container */
    border-left: 3px solid #303F9F; /* Vertical line to the left for visual separation */
    padding-left: 15px; /* Padding inside the container to avoid text touching the border */
}

/* Style for each individual explanation block */
.definition-container .explanation {
    color: #303F9F; /* Medium blue color for text */
    margin-top: 5px; /* Space between each explanation entry */
    display: block; /* Ensure each explanation starts on a new line */
}

/* Style for the order number in each explanation */
.definition-container .exp-order {
    font-weight: bold; /* Make the order number bold */
    margin-right: 5px; /* Space between the order number and the explanation text */
}

/* Style for the explanation text */
.definition-container .exp-item {
    font-style: italic; /* Italicize the explanation text for emphasis */
}

Explanation of the Changes

  1. Container Styling (explanation-container):

    • margin-left and margin-top: These properties help to indent the entire block of explanations, distinguishing it from other elements like the word form, phonetic spelling, and part of speech.
    • border-left and padding-left: The border provides a clear visual separation between the explanation and the other components of the definition. Padding ensures that the text doesn’t touch the border.

  2. Individual Explanation Block (explanation):

    • margin-top: Adds vertical spacing between individual explanations to prevent them from appearing crowded.
    • display: Ensures that each explanation appears on a new line, maintaining a clean and organized layout.

  3. Order Number (exp-order):

    • font-weight: Bold text for the order numbers makes them stand out, helping users to track which part of the explanation they are reading.
    • margin-right: Separates the order number from the explanation text, improving readability.

    stand out: 意思是在一群人或事物中显得突出或容易被注意到。

  4. Explanation Text (expitem):

    • font-style: Italicizing the explanation text differentiates it from other textual elements and emphasizes the explanatory nature of the text.

This revised CSS setup enhances the visual appeal and readability of the explanation blocks within the dictionary or glossary layout, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the content.

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