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BNC: 518 COCA: 480
explain
ɪkspleɪn ɪkˈspleɪn ɛkˈspleɪn ɪkˈspleɪn
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense explains, present participle explaining, past tense , past participle explained
1 VERB 解释;说明 If you explain something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood. 解释;说明 [Also VERB]

  • Not every judge, however, has the ability to explain the law in simple terms. [VERB noun]

    然而，不是每个法官都能用简单的语言来解释法律。

  • Don't sign anything until your solicitor has explained the contract to you. [VERB noun + to]

    在律师向你解释清楚合同之前，不要签署任何东西。

  • Professor Griffiths explained how the drug appears to work. [VERB wh]

    格里菲思教授解释了那种药物的工作原理。

  • 'He and Mrs Stein have a plan,' she explained. [VERB with quote]

    “他和斯坦夫人有个计划，”她解释说。

  • I explained that each person has different ideas of what freedom is. [VERB that]

    我解释说，每个人对于自由是什么都有不同的观点。

SYN make clear or plain, describe, demonstrate, illustrate
2 VERB 解释;辩解;说明…的理由 If you explain something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it. 解释;辩解;说明…的理由

  • 'Let me explain, sir.' — 'Don't tell me about it. I don't want to know.'. [VERB]

    “您听我解释，先生。”—“别跟我说，我不想知道。”

  • Before she ran away, she left a note explaining her actions. [VERB noun]

    逃跑前，她留下一张便条解释原委。

  • Hospital discipline was broken. Amy would have to explain herself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]

    破坏了医院的纪律，埃米将不得不为自己辩解。

  • Explain why you didn't telephone. [VERB wh]

    说说你为什么没有打电话。

  • The receptionist apologized for the delay, explaining that it had been a hectic day. [VERB that]

    接待员为拖延而道歉，解释说这天太忙了。

SYN account for, excuse, justify, give a reason for
Phrasal verbs:
explain away
Quotations
Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway Elbert Hubbard The Motto Book
Thesaurus
Thesaurusexplain Also look up:
VERB.

describe, tell 1

account for, justify 2

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BNC: 518 COCA: 480
explain

verb

ADVERB | VERB + EXPLAIN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤in detail詳細解釋◇I explained the issues in great detail.我詳細解釋了這些問題。➤fully充分解釋◇The reasons for the accident have not been fully explained.事故的原因還未得到充分解釋。➤adequately, properly, really, satisfactorily, well充分地／恰當地／真實地／令人滿意地／很好地解釋▸➤partially, partly部份解釋◇This partly explains why he was so late.這部份解釋了他為什麼會這麼晚。➤exactly準確地解釋▸➤briefly簡單地解釋▸➤quickly迅速地解釋▸➤easily, readily, simply容易／輕鬆／簡單解釋◇This phenomenon can be easily explained.這種現象很容易解釋。➤clearly清楚地解釋▸➤carefully仔細地解釋▸➤calmly冷靜地解釋▸➤helpfully, patiently有幫助地／耐心地解釋◇The doctor explained patiently what the treatment would be.醫生耐心地解釋了將如何治療。➤concisely, succinctly簡潔地／簡明地解釋◇The general principles behind the method used are explained clearly and concisely.使用的方法所依據的一般原則得到了簡單明瞭的解釋。➤excitedly興奮地解釋VERB + EXPLAIN➤be able to, be unable to, can能解釋；不能解釋；可以解釋◇I know I'm late, but I can explain why.我知道遲到了，但我可以解釋原因。➤attempt to, seek to, try to試圖解釋；想要解釋◇It is a book which seeks to explain the birth of Greek tragedy.這是一本試圖解釋希臘悲劇起源的書。➤help (to)有助於解釋▸➤purport to意在解釋◇Many theories purport to explain growth in terms of a single cause.許多理論都意在以單一原因解釋生長。➤be difficult to, be hard to很難解釋◇It's difficult to explain exactly how the system works.很難確切地解釋這個系統是如何工作的。➤hasten to連忙解釋◇She saw his quick frown and hastened to explain.她看到他立即皺起眉頭，就連忙解釋起來。➤let sb讓某人解釋◇Let me explain what I mean.讓我解釋一下我的意思。PREPOSITION➤about就⋯解釋◇She tried to explain about her fears and anxieties.她試圖解釋她的擔心和焦慮。➤to向⋯解釋◇She explained the plan to me very carefully.她向我仔細解釋了這個計劃。PHRASES➤explain everything解釋一切◇I have a letter here which explains everything.我這裏有一封信可以解釋一切。➤go a long way, some way, etc. towards/toward explaining sth花大量的、一定的等功夫解釋⋯◇This goes some way towards / toward explaining the hostility between the two groups.這在一定程度上解釋了兩個團體間的對立。
BNC: 518 COCA: 480
explain verb
⇨ explain 1 (explain how sth works) ⇨ explain 2 (explain your behaviour)explain1

verb

 explain how sth works 解释⋯的工作原理explain your behaviour 说明你这样做的原因explain ♦︎ illustrate ♦︎ define ♦︎ clarify ♦︎ shed/cast/throw light on sth ♦︎ spell sth out ♦︎ interpret ♦︎ expoundThese words all mean to tell sb about sth in a way that makes them able to understand it. 这些词均表示解释、说明。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to explain / clarify / spell sth out / expound sth to sb◆to explain / spell out that...◆to explain / illustrate / clarify / shed light on / spell out how / what... / why...◆to explain / clarify / shed light on a / an situation / issue◆to explain / illustrate / clarify / expound an idea◆to explain / illustrate / clarify a point◆to explain / illustrate / define / clarify the position / role / nature / meaning of sth◆to explain / illustrate / expound a theory◆to clearly explain / illustrate / define / spell out / expound sth■ explain [transitive, intransitive] to tell sb about sth in a way that makes it easy or easier for them to understand 解释；说明；阐明◆First, let me explain the rules of the game.首先，我来说明一下游戏的规则。◆I tried to explain the problem to the technician.我试图向那个技术员解释这个问题。◆She explained to them what to do in the event of an emergency.她向他们说明了紧急情况下要怎么做。◆'It was like this,' she explained.“事情就是这样了。”她解释道。◆There's no need to explain. We understand.没有必要解释，我们明白。ⓘ You cannot say 'explain me/him/her, etc.'. * explain后不能直接跟人称代词，要用explain sth to sb◆Can you explain the situation to me?能给我说明一下情况吗？◆Can you explain me the situation?   see also explanatory ⇨ descriptive ▸ explanation [countable] ◆For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.关于机器工作原理的详细说明，请见第5页。■ illustrate [transitive] to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, diagrams, etc. （用事例、图片、图表等）说明，解释◆To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story.为了说明我的观点，我来给你们讲个小故事。◆Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2.图2显示了去年的销售数字。  see also illustrate ⇨ show 1 , illustration ⇨ diagram , illustration ⇨ example 1 , illustrative ⇨ descriptive ■ define [transitive] to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is 解释（词语）含义；给（词语）下定义◆The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define.“精神病”这个词很难下定义。◆Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.按照州法律终身监禁定义为60年。  see also definition ⇨ definition ■ clarify ˈklærəfaɪ [transitive] (rather formal) to make sth clearer or easier for sb to understand 使更清晰易懂；阐明；澄清◆Let me clarify my position on this matter.我来澄清一下我在这件事情上的立场。◆There are one or two issues that need to be clarified.有一两个问题需要再说明一下。◆I hope I managed to clarify things a little.希望我已经把事情解释得清楚些了。▸ clarification

noun

 [uncountable, countable] ◆I am seeking clarification of the regulations.我正努力弄清这些规则。■ shed ˈlight on sth■ throw ˈlight on sth■ cast ˈlight on sth

idiom

(shedding, shed, shed; cast, cast; threw, thrown)to make sth easier to understand by explaining parts of it （部分地）解释清楚，阐明◆Recent research has thrown some new light on the causes of the disease.最新的研究进一步解释了这种病的病因。◆The report casts no light on (= does not explain) why some children are still failing to achieve at school.这个报告没有解释为什么一些儿童仍然不能在学业上取得进步。ⓘ A person, sth they say or write, or a new discovery can shed/cast/throw light on sth. * shed/cast/throw light on sth的主语可以是人、言论或文章，或是新的研究发现。■ ˌspell sth ˈout

phrasal verb

to explain sth in a very clear, simple way （用浅显的方式）解释明白，讲清楚◆You know what I mean－ I'm sure I don't need to spell it out.你明白我的意思－肯定不需要解释了。■ interpret [transitive] to explain the meaning of sth such as a text or work of art, especially when it is possible to understand or explain it in several different ways 诠释，解读（文本、艺术品等，尤指诠释方式不只一种）◆The students were asked to interpret the poem.学生被要求诠释那首诗。  see also interpretation ⇨ definition , interpretative ⇨ descriptive ■ expound [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to explain sth by talking about it in detail 详解；详述；阐述◆She expounded her theory further in the course of her talk.她在发言中进一步详述了她的理论。◆He was there to expound on the government's latest policy initiative.他去那儿的目的是阐述政府政策的最新方案。explain2

verb

 explain how sth works 解释⋯的工作原理explain your behaviour 说明你这样做的原因explain ♦︎ justify ♦︎ account for sth ♦︎ defend ♦︎ stand up for sb/sth ♦︎ stick up for sb/sthThese words all mean to support sb/sth that is being criticized or attacked or to give an explanation for sth. 这些词均表示辩解、解释。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to explain / justify / account for / defend sth to sb◆to explain / justify / account for what / why / how...◆to explain / justify / defend / stand up for / stick up for yourself◆to explain / justify / account for / defend a decision◆to explain / justify / account for / defend your / sb's behaviour◆to defend / stand up for / stick up for sb's rights■ explain [intransitive, transitive] to give a reason for sth; to be a reason for sth 说明原因；解释⋯的理由◆She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen.她试图说明原因，可他根本不听。◆Ed explained that his car had broken down.埃德解释说他的车抛锚了。◆The government now has to explain its decision to the public.政府现在必须向公众解释为什么决定这样做。◆Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't call me.嗳，那可不是你不给我打电话的理由。◆ (spoken) Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened).噢，原来这么回事。   see also explanation ⇨ reason ■ justify [transitive] to show that sb/sth is right or reasonable; to give an explanation or excuse for sth or for doing sth, especially sth that other people think is wrong or unreasonable 证明⋯正确（或正当、有理）；对⋯作出解释；为⋯辩解◆How can they justify paying such huge salaries?他们怎么证明支付如此高昂的薪金是正当的呢？◆Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her.她的成功证明了老师对她的期许是正确的。◆You don't need to justify yourself to me.你不必向我解释你的理由。  see also justification ⇨ reason , unjustified ⇨ unjustified ■ acˈcount for sth

phrasal verb

 (rather formal) to be the explanation or cause of sth; to give an explanation of sth 是⋯的说明（或原因）；解释；说明◆The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd.天气不好可能是人少的原因。◆How do you account for the show's success?你认为这次演出为何成功？■ defend [transitive] to say or write sth in support of sb/sth that has been criticized, or to give an explanation for sth 辩解；辩白；解释◆Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics.从政者都善于为自己辩解，反驳别人的批评。◆How can you defend such behaviour?你怎么为这种行为辩解呢？  see also defence ⇨ security ■ ˌstand ˈup for sb/sth

phrasal verb

(stood, stood) [no passive] to strongly support or defend sb/sth that has been criticized 支持；维护；捍卫◆Always stand up for your friends.任何时候都要支持自己的朋友。◆You must stand up for your rights.你必须维护自己的权利。◆She had learnt to stand up for herself.她学会了自我保护。■ ˌstick ˈup for sb/sth

phrasal verb

 [no passive] (rather informal) to support or defend sb/sth that has been criticized 支持；维护；捍卫◆Stick up for what you believe.要捍卫自己的信念。◆She taught her children to stick up for themselves at school.她教育子女在学校要勇于自卫。ⓘ Stick up for sb/sth is used especially to talk about sb defending another person or themselves when no one else will. * stick up for sb/sth尤指在没有外援的情况下保护自己或他人。
BNC: 518 COCA: 480

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