Hledat
to explain
01
vysvětlit, objasnit
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
Example
He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who had n't seen it.
I need someone to explain the concept of gravity to me.
02
vysvětlit, objasnit
to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
Example
The employee tried to explain the delay in project completion, offering reasons related to unforeseen challenges and resource constraints.
The athlete, facing a doping allegation, explained the situation to the sports committee, providing justifications for the presence of the banned substance.
03
vysvětlit, objasnit
to make something understandable by providing clarification or definition
Transitive: to explain a term or concept
Complex Transitive: to explain a term or concept as sth
Example
The instructor explained the term " cognitive dissonance " as the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
The dictionary explains the word " equilibrium " as a state of balance or stability, often used in scientific and economic contexts.
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