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第三人称
explains
现在进行时
explaining
过去式
explained
过去完成时
explained
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解释, 说明
to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it
及物动词
- He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it.
他向没看过这部电影的朋友解释了剧情。
- I need someone to explain the concept of gravity to me.
我需要有人给我解释重力的概念。
- The video explains how to use the new software step by step.
视频解释了如何逐步使用新软件。
- He struggled to explain his ideas clearly to the team.
他努力向团队清楚地解释他的想法。
- They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step.
他们一步一步地解释了制作纸飞机的过程。
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解释, 辩解
to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable
及物动词
- The employee tried to explain the delay in project completion, offering reasons related to unforeseen challenges and resource constraints.
该员工试图解释项目完成的延迟，提供了与 unforeseen challenges 和 resource constraints 相关的原因。
- The athlete, facing a doping allegation, explained the situation to the sports committee, providing justifications for the presence of the banned substance.
面对兴奋剂指控的运动员向体育委员会解释了情况，为违禁物质的存在提供了理由。
- The student explained the circumstances that led to missing the deadline, offering reasons for the late submission of the assignment.
学生解释了导致错过截止日期的情况，提供了作业迟交的原因。
- In the press conference, the politician tried to explain the controversial statement, offering reasons to excuse the unintended misunderstanding.
在新闻发布会上，这位政治家试图解释有争议的声明，提供理由为无意的误解开脱。
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解释, 阐明
to make something understandable by providing clarification or definition
及物动词
- The instructor explained the term "cognitive dissonance" as the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
讲师将“认知失调”一词解释为持有相互冲突的信念或态度时所经历的不适。
- The dictionary explains the word "equilibrium" as a state of balance or stability, often used in scientific and economic contexts.
字典将“平衡”一词解释为一种平衡或稳定的状态，常用于科学和经济背景中。
- The author's note at the beginning of the book explains the term "dystopia" as an imagined society characterized by oppression and suffering.
书开头的作者注释将“反乌托邦”一词解释为一个以压迫和痛苦为特征的想象社会。
- The therapist explained the term "anxiety" to her patient.
治疗师向她的病人解释了“焦虑”这个术语。
- The coach explained the term "offside" to the new soccer players, clarifying when a player is in an illegal position during the game.
教练向新足球运动员解释了“越位”一词，阐明了比赛中球员何时处于非法位置。