to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
شرح بطريقة تقلل من أهميته, تبرير لاستبعاد
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
أمثلة
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
حاول السياسي تفسير الفضيحة، لكن الجمهور طالب بالمزيد من المساءلة.
02
تبرير, التقليل من
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
أمثلة
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
حاول أن يبرر خطأه بقوله إنه كان متعبًا ومشتتًا.
