explain
US /ɪkˈspleɪn/
UK /ɪkˈspleɪn/
1.
解释, 说明
make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
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Can you explain this concept to me?
你能给我解释一下这个概念吗？
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She tried to explain her decision to her parents.
她试图向父母解释她的决定。
2.
解释, 辩解
give a reason or justification for (an action or belief).
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How do you explain your absence yesterday?
你如何解释你昨天的缺席？
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There's no easy way to explain his strange behavior.
没有简单的方法来解释他奇怪的行为。