explain
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British pronunciation
/ɪkˈspleɪn/

英語での「explain」の定義と意味

to explain
01

説明する, 解説する

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
to explain definition and meaning
example
He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who had n't seen it.
彼は映画を見ていなかった友人にそのプロットを説明した
02

説明する, 正当化する

to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
to explain definition and meaning
example
In the press conference, the politician tried to explain the controversial statement, offering reasons to excuse the unintended misunderstanding.
記者会見で、その政治家は意図しない誤解を弁解する理由を提供し、論争の的となった声明を説明しようとしました。
03

説明する, 解説する

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.
インストラクターは「認知的不協和」という用語を、矛盾する信念や態度を抱くときに経験する不快感として説明しました
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