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explain
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- Conjugation :
past
explained
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pp
explained
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ing
explaining
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Derivatives :
adj
explainable
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- explain
[ɪks'pleɪn]
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1.
vt.
[+situation]
[ contract]
(make understandable) 解释
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2.
vt.
[+decision]
[ actions]
(give reasons for) 阐明
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to explain why/how {etc}
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解释为什么/如何{等}
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to explain sth to sb
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向某人解释某事
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to explain that...
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解释…
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- explain
[ɪkˈspleɪn]
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1.
vt.
阐明，讲解
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The manuals which come with the computer will explain how to use them.
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和电脑附在一起的手册会说明如何使用它们。
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He explained the laws of physics to his students.
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他向学生解释物理法则。
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2.
vt.
解释，说明……的含义、原因或理由
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Sam is willing to explain the recovery plan to anyone who is interested.
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山姆愿意向感兴趣的任何人解释这一复苏计划。
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The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the dean.
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委员会向校长解释了他们的筹资计划。
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3.
verb
为……辩解，辩明
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John had to apologize and explain himself several times.
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约翰不得不自我辩解了好几次。
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Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again.
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她最近刚离婚或许能够解释她为什么不愿再次约会。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- explain
[ɪk'spleɪn]
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1.
vb
[when tr, may take a clause as object]
to make (something) comprehensible, esp by giving a clear and detailed account of the relevant structure, operation, surrounding circumstances, etc
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2.
vt.
[tr]
to justify or attempt to justify (oneself) by giving reasons for one's actions or words
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3.
vt.
[Etymology]
C15: from Latin explanare to flatten, from planus level
Examples
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It's not my fault. I made 10,000 attempts to explain to him the problem, but he doesn't understand.
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这不是我的错，我已经把这个问题向他解过释一万次了，但他就是理解不了。
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The current state of science cannot explain every present-day events.
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现代科学还不能解释现在的所有事情。
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to explain sth to sb
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向某人解释某事
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let me explain/help
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让我来解释/帮忙
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There is nothing more to explain.
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没什么需要解释的了。
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