explicit
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6478 in the learning path
明确的；直言的
Definitions
adj. expressed clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about the meaning
明确的；直言的
Example
Please give me explicit instructions for assembling this wooden shelf.
请给我明确的说明，告诉我如何组装这个木架。
Schools should establish explicit rules about online behaviour to help students use digital platforms responsibly.
学校应制定明确的网络行为规范，帮助学生负责任地使用数字平台。
Collocations
- explicit instructions
- explicit consent
- explicit reference
- make explicit
Word family
- explicitly (adv.)
- explicitness (n.)
Synonyms
- clear
- unambiguous
- unequivocal
Antonyms
- implicit
- vague
Usage tip
explicit指明说的；implicit指未明说但可推知的。
FAQ
- What does explicit mean?
- expressed clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about the meaning
- How is explicit pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/, US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
