spell out

• 短语动词，意思是非常清楚详细地解释某事，或者逐字母地读出单词。

A phrasal verb meaning to explain something in a very clear and detailed way, or to read something letter by letter.

不可数 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Explain in detailinformal

   To explain something clearly and in detail, often to avoid confusion.

   详细说明

   • The teacher spelled out the instructions for the assignment.
   • He spelled out the consequences of not following the rules.
   • Let me spell it out for you: we need to finish this by Friday.

   同义词articulateclarifydetailelucidateexplicateexpoundspecify

2. Write or say lettersformal

   To write or say the letters of a word in order.

   拼写

   • Can you spell out your name for me?
   • She spelled out the word 'cat' for the child.
   • The announcer spelled out the acronym letter by letter.

   同义词spell

基本动词spell