explanation
Significado: A statement that makes something clear or gives reasons for something
An explanation is a statement or account that makes something clear or understandable by providing reasons, causes, or justifications. It is used when clarifying concepts, describing how things work, or justifying actions. The word is often paired with verbs like 'give', 'provide', 'offer', or 'demand'.
Ejemplos
- Could you give me an explanation of how this works? 你能给我解释一下这个是怎么运作的吗?¿Podrías darme una explicación de cómo funciona esto?これがどのように機能するか説明してもらえますか?이것이 어떻게 작동하는지 설명해 주시겠어요?
- There must be a logical explanation for what happened. 发生的事情一定有合理的解释。Debe haber una explicación lógica para lo que pasó.起こったことには論理的な説明があるはずだ。일어난 일에는 논리적인 설명이 있을 것이다.
- She demanded an explanation for his behaviour. 她要求他对自己的行为作出解释。Ella exigió una explicación de su comportamiento.彼女は彼の行動について説明を求めた。그녀는 그의 행동에 대한 해명을 요구했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'explanatio' meaning 'an unfolding' or 'a making plain', from 'explanare' (to make level, make clear), from 'ex-' (out) and 'planus' (flat, plain). Literally means to flatten out.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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