"explain" in Chinese (Simplified)
解释
Definition
通过描述或提供细节,使某事变得清楚或容易理解。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Explain' 可用于正式和非正式场合。常用短语有 'explain to someone'(向某人解释)、'explain the rules'(解释规则)。不要用 'explain about',要说 'explain something' 或 'explain to someone'。常和 'why'、'how'、'what' 搭配。
Examples
Can you explain this word to me?
你能帮我**解释**这个词吗?
Please explain the rules before we start the game.
请在我们开始游戏前**解释**一下规则。
He can explain how this machine works.
他可以**解释**这台机器是怎么工作的。
I tried to explain, but he just wouldn't listen.
我试着**解释**,但他就是不听。
Could you explain what happened last night?
你能**解释**一下昨晚发生了什么吗?
Let me explain why I was late.
让我**解释**一下为什么我迟到了。