explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1787 in the learning path
解释；说明
Definitions
v. to make something clear or easy to understand
解释；说明
v. to give or be the reason why something happens
说明……的原因
Example
Could you explain how this coffee machine works?
你能说明一下这台咖啡机怎么用吗？
Differences in access to healthcare may partly explain why life expectancy varies considerably between regions.
医疗服务可及性的差异，可能在一定程度上解释不同地区预期寿命差距较大的原因。
Collocations
- explain something to someone
- explain why
- explain in detail
- explain the difference
Word family
- explanation (n.)
- explanatory (adj.)
- explainable (adj.)
Synonyms
- clarify
Usage tip
说explain something to someone，不说explain someone。
FAQ
- What does explain mean?
- to make something clear or easy to understand to give or be the reason why something happens
- How is explain pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspleɪn/, US /ɪkˈspleɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
