explanation
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2497 in the learning path
解释；说明
Definitions
n. information that makes something easier to understand
解释；说明
n. a reason given for why something happened
原因；解释理由
Example
Her simple explanation helped me understand the new game.
她简单的讲解让我明白了这个新游戏。
One possible explanation for declining car ownership is the growing availability of reliable public transport.
汽车拥有率下降的一个可能原因，是可靠的公共交通越来越普及。
Collocations
- clear explanation
- give an explanation
- explanation for
- explanation of
Word family
- explain (v.)
- explanatory (adj.)
- explainable (adj.)
Synonyms
- clarification
Usage tip
explanation of多说明内容，for多解释原因。
FAQ
- What does explanation mean?
- information that makes something easier to understand a reason given for why something happened
- How is explanation pronounced?
- UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/, US /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
