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to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
a minimaliza, a justifica
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
Example
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
Când a fost confruntat cu discrepanțele din raport, managerul a încercat să le minimalizeze ca fiind erori minore.
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
Politicianul a încercat să minimalizeze scandalul, dar publicul a cerut mai multă responsabilitate.
02
a justifica, a minimiza
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
Example
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
În ciuda dovezilor, a încercat să justifice absența sa de la întâlnire cu o scuză de ultim moment.
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
A încercat să-și justifice greșeala spunând că era obosit și distras.
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