explain

• 动词，指通过描述或提供信息使某事变得清楚易懂。

A verb used to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it.

1. Make clear or understandableA2formal

   To make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving a reason.

   解释

   • Can you explain the rules of the game?
   • The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
   • She explained why she was late to the meeting.

   同义词clarifydecipherdemystifydescribeelucidateexplicateexpoundilluminateinterpretunravel

   反义词bafflebefuddleconfusemuddleobscure

2. Provide a reason or justificationB1formal

   To give a reason or account for something.

   解释

   • He explained his absence with a doctor's note.
   • Please explain your decision to the team.
   • The manager explained the changes in the policy.

   同义词account forexcusejustifyrationalizevindicatewarrant