explain
exp
ˈɪksp
iksp
lain
leɪn
lein
British pronunciation
/ɪkˈspleɪn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „explain“ im Englischen

to explain
01

erklären

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
to explain definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He struggled to explain his ideas clearly to the team.
Er kämpfte darum, seine Ideen dem Team klar zu erklären.
02

erklären, rechtfertigen

to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
to explain definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The athlete, facing a doping allegation, explained the situation to the sports committee, providing justifications for the presence of the banned substance.
Der Athlet, der mit einem Dopingvorwurf konfrontiert war, erklärte die Situation dem Sportkomitee und lieferte Begründungen für das Vorhandensein der verbotenen Substanz.
03

erklären, verdeutlichen

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
Beispiele
The therapist explained the term " anxiety " to her patient.
Der Therapeut erklärte dem Patienten den Begriff "Angst".
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