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单词 lengthy explanation
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Example sentences
lengthy explanation

He emphasised that he had given a lengthy explanation in the case as to why he was imposing a two-year jail term.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is important that you do not go into lengthy explanations why another piece of work has priority.
POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001)
There is a lengthy explanation about the pros and cons.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Definition of 'explanation'
explanation

(ekspləneɪʃən)Explore 'explanation' in the dictionary
countable noun [oft of/in N]
If you give an explanation of something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it.

Definition of 'lengthy'
lengthy

(leŋθi)Explore 'lengthy' in the dictionary
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You use lengthy to describe an event or process which lasts for a long time.

COBUILD Collocations
lengthy explanation

clear explanation
convincing explanation
credible explanation
defy explanation
detailed explanation
lengthy explanation
likely explanation
logical explanation
offer an explanation
official explanation
plausible explanation
possible explanation
provide explanation
rational explanation
satisfactory explanation
scientific explanation
seek explanation
straightforward explanation
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