explain 的英语意思
explainexplain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ verb [intransitive, transitive] 
查看全部语言翻译1to tell someone about something in a way that is clear or easy to understand以清晰易懂的方式向某人说明某事: 
He carefully explained the procedure.他仔细地讲解了这一程序。explain (to somebody) why/how/what etc The librarian will explain how to use the catalogue system.图书馆员会说明如何使用目录系统。 Let me explain what I mean.让我说明我的意思。explain that He explained that it had been a difficult film to make.他解释说，这部电影拍摄起来非常困难。explain something to somebody I explained the situation to my bank manager.我向银行经理说明了情况。2to give a reason for something or to be a reason for something为某事提供理由，或成为某事的原因: Wait! I can explain everything.等等！我能解释一切。 How can you explain that sort of behaviour?你怎么解释那种行为？explain that She explained that she had been ill.她解释说她一直生病了。explain why/how/what etc I’ll explain why I don’t believe your story.我来说明为什么我不相信你的说法。 That still doesn’t explain how he was able to hide the body.那仍然解释不了他是如何藏匿尸体的。3explain yourself a)to tell someone who is angry or upset with you the reasons why you did something向对你愤怒或不满的人说明自己行为的理由: I’m going to give you five seconds to explain yourself.我给你五秒钟时间来解释你的行为。 b)to say clearly what you mean清楚地表达自己的意思: Sorry, I’m not explaining myself very well.抱歉，我没能把自己的意思表达清楚。explain something ↔ away phrasal verb to make something seem less important or bad by giving reasons for it通过提供理由使某事显得不那么重要或严重: The difference in the treatment they receive is hard to explain away.他们所受待遇的差异很难用理由搪塞过去。GRAMMAR语法You explain something to someone: · Alan explained the system to me. ✗Don’t say: Alan explained me the system. | Alan explained to me the system.explain something to someone 的用法：· Alan explained the system to me. ✗不要说：Alan explained me the system. | Alan explained to me the system.THESAURUS同义词辨析explain to give someone the information they need to understand something向某人提供理解某事所需的信息: · She explained how to use the software.· 她讲解了如何使用这款软件。· Doctors usually explain the risks of the treatment to patients.· 医生通常会向患者说明治疗的风险。tell to explain something. People often use tell instead of explain in everyday conversation用于解释某事。日常对话中，人们常用 tell 代替 explain: · He told me how to get to his house.· 他告诉了我如何去他家。· The book tells you how to improve your health through diet.· 这本书告诉你如何通过饮食改善健康。show to explain to someone how to do something by doing it while they watch you通过当面示范向某人讲解如何做某事: · Ellen showed me how to work the coffee maker.· 艾伦示范了如何使用咖啡机。demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ to explain to someone how to do something by doing it while they watch you, especially when it is part of your job通过当面示范向某人讲解如何做某事，尤其是在这是工作职责的一部分时: · The cabin crew demonstrated the safety procedures to the passengers.· 机组人员向乘客演示了安全操作程序。· A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the equipment properly.· 一名合格的教练将演示如何正确使用该设备。go through something to explain something carefully, especially one step at a time仔细讲解某事，尤其是逐步讲解: · Mrs. Riddell went through the homework assignment.· 里德尔女士逐步讲解了作业内容。set out something to explain a series of ideas, reasons or opinions in an organized way in writing or in a speech在文章或演讲中有条理地阐述一系列观点、理由或意见: · In his speech, he intended to set out the party’s policies on education.· 在演讲中，他打算阐述该党的教育政策。
查看全部语言翻译1to tell someone about something in a way that is clear or easy to understand以清晰易懂的方式向某人说明某事: He carefully explained the procedure.他仔细地讲解了这一程序。explain (to somebody) why/how/what etc The librarian will explain how to use the catalogue system.图书馆员会说明如何使用目录系统。 Let me explain what I mean.让我说明我的意思。explain that He explained that it had been a difficult film to make.他解释说，这部电影拍摄起来非常困难。explain something to somebody I explained the situation to my bank manager.我向银行经理说明了情况。2to give a reason for something or to be a reason for something为某事提供理由，或成为某事的原因: Wait! I can explain everything.等等！我能解释一切。 How can you explain that sort of behaviour?你怎么解释那种行为？explain that She explained that she had been ill.她解释说她一直生病了。explain why/how/what etc I’ll explain why I don’t believe your story.我来说明为什么我不相信你的说法。 That still doesn’t explain how he was able to hide the body.那仍然解释不了他是如何藏匿尸体的。3explain yourself a)to tell someone who is angry or upset with you the reasons why you did something向对你愤怒或不满的人说明自己行为的理由: I’m going to give you five seconds to explain yourself.我给你五秒钟时间来解释你的行为。 b)to say clearly what you mean清楚地表达自己的意思: Sorry, I’m not explaining myself very well.抱歉，我没能把自己的意思表达清楚。explain something ↔ away phrasal verb to make something seem less important or bad by giving reasons for it通过提供理由使某事显得不那么重要或严重: The difference in the treatment they receive is hard to explain away.他们所受待遇的差异很难用理由搪塞过去。GRAMMAR语法You explain something to someone: · Alan explained the system to me. ✗Don’t say: Alan explained me the system. | Alan explained to me the system.explain something to someone 的用法：· Alan explained the system to me. ✗不要说：Alan explained me the system. | Alan explained to me the system.THESAURUS同义词辨析explain to give someone the information they need to understand something向某人提供理解某事所需的信息: · She explained how to use the software.· 她讲解了如何使用这款软件。· Doctors usually explain the risks of the treatment to patients.· 医生通常会向患者说明治疗的风险。tell to explain something. People often use tell instead of explain in everyday conversation用于解释某事。日常对话中，人们常用 tell 代替 explain: · He told me how to get to his house.· 他告诉了我如何去他家。· The book tells you how to improve your health through diet.· 这本书告诉你如何通过饮食改善健康。show to explain to someone how to do something by doing it while they watch you通过当面示范向某人讲解如何做某事: · Ellen showed me how to work the coffee maker.· 艾伦示范了如何使用咖啡机。demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ to explain to someone how to do something by doing it while they watch you, especially when it is part of your job通过当面示范向某人讲解如何做某事，尤其是在这是工作职责的一部分时: · The cabin crew demonstrated the safety procedures to the passengers.· 机组人员向乘客演示了安全操作程序。· A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the equipment properly.· 一名合格的教练将演示如何正确使用该设备。go through something to explain something carefully, especially one step at a time仔细讲解某事，尤其是逐步讲解: · Mrs. Riddell went through the homework assignment.· 里德尔女士逐步讲解了作业内容。set out something to explain a series of ideas, reasons or opinions in an organized way in writing or in a speech在文章或演讲中有条理地阐述一系列观点、理由或意见: · In his speech, he intended to set out the party’s policies on education.· 在演讲中，他打算阐述该党的教育政策。