explanation
n. 解释,说明; 理由; 阐述
If you give an explanation of something that has happened, you give people reasons for it, especially in an attempt to justify it.
She told the court she would give a full explanation of the prosecution's decision on Monday...
她告诉法庭她会在星期一对原告方的决定作出全面解释。
There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in his explanation...
他的解释中带有一丝学生的羞涩。
If you say there is an explanation for something, you mean that there is a reason for it.
The deputy airport manager said there was no apparent explanation for the crash...
机场副经理说那次飞机失事没有明显的原因。
Digging further into the medical literature, I found out there was a scientific explanation for all this...
进一步翻阅医学文献后我发现,这些都是有科学解释的。
If you give an explanation of something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood.
Haig was immediately impressed by Charteris's expertise and by his lucid explanation of the work.
查特里斯的专业知识和他对作品浅显易懂的阐释立即给黑格留下了深刻印象。
1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.;
2. thought that makes something comprehensible
3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible;
explanation, definition, description, exposition, interpretation
这些名词都含有"解释"或"说明"之意。
An explanation is clearly called for.
这里无疑需要一个解释.
I had better say a few words by way of explanation.
我最好以解释的方式说几句话.
His explanation agrees with the facts of the situation.
他的解释与实情相符.
What did he say in explanation of his lateness?
他说了些什么来为自己的迟到辩解 呢 ?
If you wish for further explanation, you'd better apply in person to the director.
如果你想得到进一步说明, 你最好直接找厂长联系.