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to explain away
/ɛksplˈeɪn ɐwˈeɪ/
/ɛksplˈeɪn ɐwˈeɪ/
to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
expliquer de manière à minimiser, justifier pour écarter
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
Exemples
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
Lorsqu'on l'a confronté aux divergences dans le rapport, le directeur a tenté de les minimiser en les qualifiant de simples erreurs.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
Le politicien a essayé de minimiser le scandale, mais le public exigeait plus de responsabilité.
02
justifier, minimiser
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Exemples
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
Malgré les preuves, il a essayé de justifier son absence à la réunion avec une excuse de dernière minute.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
Il a essayé de justifier son erreur en disant qu'il était fatigué et distrait.
