to explain away
[phrase form: explain]
01
解释以淡化, 辩解以排除
to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
例子
When confronted about the discrepancies in the report, the manager attempted to explain them away as minor errors.
当被问及报告中的差异时，经理试图将它们解释为小错误。
The politician tried to explain away the scandal, but the public demanded more accountability.
政治家试图解释丑闻，但公众要求更多的问责制。
02
辩解, 淡化
to give reasons or excuses to make something that has happened seem less important or to avoid responsibility for it
例子
Despite the evidence, he tried to explain away his absence from the meeting with a last-minute excuse.
尽管有证据，他还是试图用最后一刻的借口解释他缺席会议的原因。
He tried to explain away his mistake by saying he was tired and distracted.
他试图以疲倦和分心为由解释他的错误。
