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to explain
01
explicar, esclarecer
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
Exemplos
They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step.
Eles explicaram o processo de fazer um avião de papel passo a passo.
02
explicar, justificar
to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
Exemplos
The student explained the circumstances that led to missing the deadline, offering reasons for the late submission of the assignment.
O aluno explicou as circunstâncias que levaram ao não cumprimento do prazo, apresentando razões para o atraso na entrega da tarefa.
03
explicar, esclarecer
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
Exemplos
The coach explained the term " offside " to the new soccer players, clarifying when a player is in an illegal position during the game.
O treinador explicou o termo "fora de jogo" aos novos jogadores de futebol, esclarecendo quando um jogador está em uma posição ilegal durante o jogo.
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