"explain away" 怎么发音
expression
iks-PLAYN uh-WAY
eks-PLAYN uh-WAY
释义
To try to make something seem less important or serious by giving excuses or reasons, often to avoid blame or responsibility.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ɪksˈpɫeɪn/ /əˈweɪ
英式英语
ɛksplˈeɪn/ /ɐwˈeɪ
简化发音
美式
iks-PLAYN uh-WAY
英式
eks-PLAYN uh-WAY
语境中听
He tried to explain away his mistake to the teacher.
Don't try to explain away the problem.
She couldn't explain away why she was late.
He always tries to explain away his bad grades, but the truth is he never studies.