explanation

/.eksplә'neiʃәn/

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中文翻译

n. 解释, 说明, 辩解, 表明

[经] 解释, 注释, 说明

英文解释

n. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

n. thought that makes something comprehensible

n. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

词态变化

复数形式:explanations

常见例句

v be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something v keep an account of v to give an account or representation of in words v furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes n

n a record or narrative description of past events n a short account of the news n a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services n a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. n grounds n importance or value n a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance n the act of informing by verbal report n an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered n the quality of taking advantage v be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something v keep an account of v to give an account or representation of in words v furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

v add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments v provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

also, the theory that the sensibility to pleasure and the recoil from pain are the only motives which influence human desires and actions, and that these are the sufficient explanation of ethical and jural conceptions.