读音

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

释义

• 动词:
  • 解释；说明：指清楚地阐述或解释一个概念、情况或事件。例如: “Could you please explain the instructions to me?”
  • 讲解；解说：在教学或讨论中对某个主题进行详细解说。例如: “The teacher explained the rules of grammar in detail.”

短语

• “explain something to someone” 意味着向某人清楚地说明或解释。例如: “She took the time to explain the concept to her students.”
• “explain away” 指为某种现象或问题找出合理的解释，以消除疑虑。例如: “They tried to explain away the inconsistencies in the report.”

例句

• “He had to explain the complex math problem to his son.”
• “She explained her absence by saying she was ill.”

同义词

• Clarify
• Interpret
• Elucidate
• Expound
• Describe