1. | [c][u] 解释；说明；阐述a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why sth happened; a reason given for sth |
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. 最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。 | |
to offer/provide an explanation 给予解释 | |
I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. 我想不出他缺席的任何理由。 | |
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。 | |
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。 | |
an explanation as to why he had left early 关于他提早离开的原因说明 | |
She left the room abruptly without explanation . 她未作解释就突然离开了房间。 | |
‘I had to see you,’ he said, by way of explanation. “我当时必须来找你。”他解释道。 |
2. | [c] 解释性说法；说明性文字a statement or piece of writing that tells you how sth works or makes sth easier to understand |
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。 |
