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explain 

“explain”的中文翻译

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及物动词 vt.

1. 解释;说明;阐明[(+to)][+wh-][+(that)]

He explained that he had been cheated.

他解释说他是上当受骗了。

Can you explain how the machine operates?

你能解释一下这机器是如何运转的吗?

Please explain this rule to me.

请给我讲解一下这条规则。

2. 为...辩解;说明...的理由(或原因)[+wh-]

He made up a story to explain why he was absent.

他编造了一个故事为他的缺席辩解。

不及物动词 vi.

1. 解释;说明;辩解

I've got to explain about it.

我得解释一下此事。


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