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explain的用法和搭配

一、explain的基本含义

explain这个单词的基本含义是“解释、说明”，可用于口头、书面等方

式。

例如：

- Can you explain how to use this machine?

- She explained the reason why she couldn't come to the party.

二、explain与介词的搭配

1. explain to sb.：向某人解释

例如：

- I'll explain to you how to do it.

- She explained the situation to her boss.

2. explain sth. to sb.：向某人解释某事

例如：

- Can you explain this concept to me?

- She explained the new policy to her team.

3. explain sth. in detail：详细解释某事

例如：

- He explained his plan in detail to the investors.

- The teacher explained the grammar rules in detail to the students.

三、explain的常见用法

1. explain + wh-疑问词/that从句

例如：

- Can you explain why you were late?

- She explained that she had missed the bus.

2. explain + 各种词性的名词

例如：

- Can you explain the concept of time dilation?

- She explained the reason for her absence.

3. explain + 形容词/副词

例如：

- He explained clearly how the system works.

- She explained patiently until I understood.

4. explain oneself：解释自己的行为或言论

例如：

- He had to explain himself to the police.

- She explained herself to her friend after the argument.

四、常见搭配词汇

1. explain away：解释（问题）

例如：

- She tried to explain away her mistake.

2. explain the meaning of：解释……的含义

例如：

- The dictionary explained the meaning of the word.

3. explain the reason for/behind：解释……的原因

例如：

- He explained the reason for his delay.

- She explained the reasons behind her decision.

4. explain the situation：解释情况

例如：

- He explained the situation to the customer.

5. explain a joke：解释笑话（通常表示对方没听懂或没笑）

例如：

- She had to explain the joke to her friend.