explanation
n. 解釋,說明; 理由; 闡述
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...
她告訴法庭她會在星期一對原告方的決定作出全面解釋。
There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in his explanation...
他的解釋中帶有一絲學生的羞澀。
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...
機場副經理說那次飛機失事沒有明顯的原因。
Digging further into the medical literature, I found out there was a scientific explanation for all this...
進一步翻閱醫學文獻後我發現,這些都是有科學解釋的。
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.
查特里斯的專業知識和他對作品淺顯易懂的闡釋立即給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
這些名詞都含有"解釋"或"說明"之意。
An explanation is clearly called for.
這裡無疑需要一個解釋.
I had better say a few words by way of explanation.
我最好以解釋的方式說幾句話.
His explanation agrees with the facts of the situation.
他的解釋與實情相符.
What did he say in explanation of his lateness?
他說了些什麼來為自己的遲到辯解 呢 ?
If you wish for further explanation, you'd better apply in person to the director.
如果你想得到進一步說明, 你最好直接找廠長聯絡.