Explain Meaning in English

word

US

/ɪksˈpɫeɪn/

ik-SPLAYN

UK

/ɛksplˈeɪn/

ek-SPLAYN

释义

To make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving details about it.

用法与细微差别

'Explain' is used in both formal and informal settings. Common phrases: 'explain to someone', 'explain the rules'. Avoid using 'explain about'; say 'explain something' or 'explain to someone'. Often followed by 'why', 'how', or 'what'.

• Spanish: explicar
• Portuguese (BR): explicar
• Portuguese (PT): explicar
• Chinese (Simplified): 解释
• Chinese (Traditional): 解釋
• Hindi: समझाना
• Arabic: يشرح
• Bengali: ব্যাখ্যা করা - বুঝিয়ে বলা
• Russian: объяснить - разъяснить
• Japanese: 説明する
• Vietnamese: giải thích
• Korean: 설명하다
• Turkish: açıklamak
• Urdu: وضاحت کرنا - سمجھانا
• Indonesian: menjelaskan

例句

Can you explain this word to me?

basic

Please explain the rules before we start the game.

basic

He can explain how this machine works.

basic

I tried to explain, but he just wouldn't listen.

natural

Could you explain what happened last night?

natural

Let me explain why I was late.

natural