英汉词典

explanation 基本解释

• n. 说明，解释；辩解

explanation 词态变化

explanation 中文词源

来自explain, 解释。

explanation 英文词源

explanation (n.)

late 14c., from Latin explanationem (nominative explanatio) "an explanation, interpretation," noun of action from past participle stem of explanare "to make plain or clear, explain," literally "make level, flatten," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + planus "flat" (see plane (n.1)).

explanation 英文释义

1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.;

"the explanation was very simple"

"I expected a brief account"

2. thought that makes something comprehensible

3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible;

"I heard his explanation of the accident"

explanation 同义词解析

explanation, definition, description, exposition, interpretation

这些名词都含有"解释"或"说明"之意。

explanation： 普通用词，指使人明白未知或不清楚的事。

definition： 主要指对某一词、短语或专门术语的含义作解释、下定义。

description： 指对某一事物的重要方面进行详细叙述，常含教育与启迪意味。

exposition： 通常指对论点、假设、理论等的重点作详尽的阐述。

interpretation： 多指对文字上较难的段落，或难于理解，令人迷惑的问题作出解释或说明。

explanation 双语例句

1. Their water was turned off weeks ago without explanation.

他们的水在几周以前就毫无理由地被切断了。

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2. Herr Kohler wanted an explanation for what he described as "slanderous" remarks.

赫尔·科勒希望有人能够为那些他称之为“造谣中伤”的言辞作出解释。

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3. It is possible that there's an explanation for all this.

也许，对于所有这一切，会有一种解释。

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4. She had not waited for any explanation but had condemned him unheard.

她没等他解释，就指责他充耳不闻。

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5. How do you know that this explanation is wrong?

你怎么知道这个解释是错误的呢？

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explanation 实用场景例句

She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late.

她没有给出充分的理由说明迟到的原因。

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The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned.

本书在开篇阐述了禁用某些药物的原因。

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an explanation as to why he had left early

关于他提早离开的原因说明

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For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.

关于机器工作原理的详细说明，请翻阅第5页。

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The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。

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to offer/provide an explanation

给予解释

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I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.

我想不出他缺席的任何理由。

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She left the room abruptly without explanation .

她未作解释就突然离开了房间。

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‘I had to see you, ’ he said, by way of explanation.

“我当时必须来找你。”他解释道。

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Haig was immediately impressed by Charteris's expertise and by his lucid explanation of the work.

查特里斯的专业知识和他对作品浅显易懂的阐释立即给黑格留下了深刻印象。

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Digging further into the medical literature, I found out there was a scientific explanation for all this...

进一步翻阅医学文献后我发现，这些都是有科学解释的。

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She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday...

她告诉法庭她会在星期一对原告方的决定作出全面解释。

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There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in his explanation...

他的解释中带有一丝学生的羞涩。

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The deputy airport manager said there was no apparent explanation for the crash...

机场副经理说那次飞机失事没有明显的原因。

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Its coat needs brushing or combing twice weekly.

他们每周需要梳理毛发两次.

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An explanation is clearly called for.

这里无疑需要一个解释.

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I had better say a few words by way of explanation.

我最好以解释的方式说几句话.

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His explanation agrees with the facts of the situation.

他的解释与实情相符.

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What did he say in explanation of his lateness?

他说了些什么来为自己的迟到辩解 呢 ?

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If you wish for further explanation, you'd better apply in person to the director.

如果你想得到进一步说明, 你最好直接找厂长联系.

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Her confession was simply tantamount to a casual explanation.

她的自白简直等于一篇即席说明.

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Instead of helping her, his explanation only mixed her up.

他的解释不但没帮她的忙, 反而把她搞糊涂了.

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I'm rather in doubt about his explanation of this question.

他对这个问题的解释我总是半信半疑.

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You will find the explanation in the encyclopedia.

你可以在百科全书中找到解释.

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This explanation fits the facts and is psychologically plausible.

这一解释与事实相符,从心理角度看也有理.

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An explanation must be required from Mr. Black.

布莱克先生必须作出解释.

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His explanation was lucid and to the point.

他的解释扼要易懂.

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His explanation irritated us all.

他的解释使我们都恼火了.

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This article allows no other explanation.

这项条款不容有别的解释.

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Reporters pressed him for an explanation.

记者们催他作出解释.

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