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
He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who had n't seen it.
他向没看过这部电影的朋友解释了剧情。
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。
The athlete, facing a doping allegation, explained the situation to the sports committee, providing justifications for the presence of the banned substance.
面对兴奋剂指控的运动员向体育委员会解释了情况，为违禁物质的存在提供了理由。
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 instructor explained the term " cognitive dissonance " as the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
讲师将“认知失调”一词解释为持有相互冲突的信念或态度时所经历的不适。
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。
词汇树
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