单词 | explain |
释义 | explain v.tr.   1. make clear or intelligible with detailed information etc. (also absol. : let me explain).   2. (foll. by that + clause) say by way of explanation.   3. account for (one's conduct etc.). Phrases and idioms explain away minimize the significance of (a difficulty or mistake) by explanation. explain oneself   1. make one's meaning clear.   2. give an account of one's motives or conduct. Derivatives explainable adj. explainer n. Etymology: L explanare (as EX-(1), planus flat, assim. to PLAIN(1)) |
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