"explain away" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 辩解
• 找借口推脱责任

Definition

通过找借口或理由，让某事看起来不那么严重或重要，常常是为了推卸责任。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于半正式或非正式用法，通常带有推诿、借口的意味。常接具体的事物，如 'explain away a problem'。不要和普通的 'explain' 混淆，后者是中性的。

Examples

He tried to explain away his mistake to the teacher.

他试图向老师**辩解**自己的错误。

Don't try to explain away the problem.

不要试图**为问题辩解**。

She couldn't explain away why she was late.

她无法**找借口解释**迟到的原因。

He always tries to explain away his bad grades, but the truth is he never studies.

他总是试图**为成绩差辩解**，但事实上他从不学习。

You can't just explain away her worries with a simple answer.

你不能仅用一句简单的话就**敷衍解释**她的担忧。

Politicians sometimes try to explain away scandals rather than address the real issues.

政客有时试图**为丑闻辩解**，而不是解决真正的问题。