to explain
01
解释, 说明
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
Transitive: to explain sth
例子
I need someone to explain the concept of gravity to me.
我需要有人给我解释重力的概念。
02
解释, 辩解
to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
Transitive: to explain an action or situation
例子
The employee tried to explain the delay in project completion, offering reasons related to unforeseen challenges and resource constraints.
该员工试图解释项目完成的延迟，提供了与 unforeseen challenges 和 resource constraints 相关的原因。
03
解释, 阐明
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
例子
The dictionary explains the word " equilibrium " as a state of balance or stability, often used in scientific and economic contexts.
字典将“平衡”一词解释为一种平衡或稳定的状态，常用于科学和经济背景中。
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explainable
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