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to explain away
/ɛksplˈeɪn ɐwˈeɪ/
/ɛksplˈeɪn ɐwˈeɪ/
to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
explicar de manera que se minimice, justificar para descartar
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
Ejemplos
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
Cuando se le confrontó sobre las discrepancias en el informe, el gerente intentó justificarlas como errores menores.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
El político intentó justificar el escándalo, pero el público exigió más responsabilidad.
02
justificar, minimizar
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Ejemplos
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
A pesar de la evidencia, intentó explicar su ausencia en la reunión con una excusa de último momento.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
Intentó explicar su error diciendo que estaba cansado y distraído.
