explanation
UK/.eksplә'neiʃәn/US
NGSL 2kA2
Definitions
n.
A statement or account that makes something clear or gives a reason.
解释；说明；解释的理由
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of explain: ex- (out) + plānāre (to make flat) + -ation = the act or result of «flattening out» a confusing thing to make it clear. See explain.
Root plan still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.clear explanation清楚的解释
- 2.a simple explanation简单的解释
- 3.require an explanation需要解释
- 4.offer an explanation给出解释
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her explanation made the whole process easy to follow.
- 2.
There must be a simple explanation for the missing files.