explain [iks'plein] 是动词
例句与用法:
That explains his absence.
他缺席就是这个原因.
I don't understand your argument.Could you explain yourself a bit more?
我不明白你的论点,你能把意思再说清楚些吗?
She explained her conduct to her boss.
她向老板说明了自己那种表现的原因.
The lawyer explained the new law to us.
律师向我们解释了新法律.
That explains why she is not here.
那就说明了她不在这里的原因.
explanation [.ekspl?'nei?n] 是名词
例句与用法:
There could be some psychological explanation for his bad health.
他的健康不佳可能有心理上的原因.
I grant that your explanation is reasonable.
我承认你的解释是合理的.
What did he say in explanation of his stupid behavior?
他说了什么来解释他那愚蠢的行为?
Did he provide a satisfactory explanation?
他是否给出了令人满意的解释?